US Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate the total price including sales tax for any US state — or work backwards to find the pre-tax price from a total.
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How to use this calculator
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Enter the price and select the state — state rates are pre-filled from 2024 data.
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Add your local/county tax rate on top — in many states, cities and counties add 1–3% more.
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To find the pre-tax price from a total (e.g. an all-in receipt), switch the mode to "remove tax".
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Note: actual rates can vary by city, product type (groceries, clothing often exempt or reduced), and year.
Frequently asked questions
Which states have no sales tax?
Five states have no statewide sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon. However, Alaska allows local governments to levy their own sales taxes (average ~1.7%). New Hampshire taxes restaurant meals and rentals.
Are groceries and food taxed?
It depends on the state. Most states either exempt groceries entirely (California, New York, Texas) or tax them at a reduced rate. Some states like Mississippi and Alabama tax groceries at the full rate. Prepared food (restaurants, fast food) is almost always taxable.
What is the highest combined sales tax in the US?
Louisiana has the highest combined average state + local rate at about 9.55%. Tennessee (~9.55%), Arkansas (~9.44%), and Alabama (~9.24%) are close behind. California has the highest statewide base rate (7.25%), which climbs above 10% in many cities when local taxes are added.
Do I owe sales tax on online purchases?
Yes — following the 2018 South Dakota v. Wayfair Supreme Court ruling, states can require out-of-state online retailers to collect sales tax if they meet certain sales thresholds (usually $100,000/year or 200 transactions). Most major online retailers now collect sales tax in all states that have it.
US Sales Tax Calculator by State — All 50 states + DC
How to use the us sales tax
Use this us sales tax to calculate how much sales tax you owe on any purchase in Us. Us charges a statewide base rate of 4% — local cities and counties add their own levies on top, so the rate you pay depends on where you shop.
Us sales tax by city
Enter your purchase amount and select your city or area. The tool instantly shows the tax amount, pre-tax price, and total. Select 'Remove tax from total' on a receipt to extract how much was tax. Prescription drugs are typically exempt in most states; grocery exemptions vary by state.
When Us sales tax applies
Sales tax in Us affects everyday shopping, big-ticket purchases, and e-commerce orders. Online sellers shipping to Us must collect sales tax (since the South Dakota v. Wayfair ruling). Local rates can change — check the Us Department of Revenue for the latest rates. This us sales tax uses 2026 rates.
Average combined sales tax rates by region
Southeast and South: highest rates (7.5–9.5% combined). Northeast: moderate to high (5–8%). West: wide range — California 8–10%+ but Oregon and Montana 0%. Midwest: moderate (5–7%). Always add local rates — the listed state rate is just the floor, not the ceiling.
Sales tax on cars, boats, and big purchases
High-value purchases can involve significant sales tax. A $40,000 car in California with 9% combined rate adds $3,600. Many states cap sales tax on vehicles or use a different rate. Always check the specific rules for your state before a major purchase — some states offer trade-in credits that reduce the taxable amount.
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