Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax and total price for any purchase
Calculate Sales Tax
More Percentage Tools
Understanding Sales Tax
Sales tax is a percentage added to the purchase price of goods and services. The rate varies by state and locality in the United States, ranging from 0% (Oregon, Montana, Delaware, New Hampshire) to over 10% in some cities when state and local taxes combine.
How to Calculate Sales Tax
Tax Amount = Price × Tax Rate ÷ 100. Total Price = Price + Tax Amount. For example, a $49.99 item at 7% tax: $49.99 × 0.07 = $3.50 tax. Total = $53.49.
Sales Tax by State
Select your state for a calculator pre-loaded with your state's rate:
Understanding Your Tax Burden
Your total tax burden includes more than just federal and state income taxes. When evaluating your take-home pay, consider these additional factors that affect how much you actually keep from your paycheck:
FICA taxes: Social Security (6.2% up to the wage base limit) and Medicare (1.45%, plus an additional 0.9% on earnings above $200,000) are deducted from every paycheck regardless of your state. These federal payroll taxes reduce your take-home pay by 7.65% before state taxes even enter the picture.
State income tax variations: Nine states have no income tax (Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming), while states like California and New York have top marginal rates exceeding 10%. However, no-income-tax states often make up revenue through higher sales or property taxes.
Local taxes: Some cities and counties levy their own income taxes. New York City residents pay an additional 3–3.9% city tax. Several Ohio and Pennsylvania cities have local earned income taxes. These aren't always reflected in basic calculators but significantly affect take-home pay.
Deductions and credits: The standard deduction ($14,600 for single filers in 2026) reduces your taxable income before rates are applied. Tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and education credits directly reduce your tax bill. Many taxpayers overestimate their effective tax rate because they confuse marginal rates with effective rates.
Pro tip: Your marginal tax rate (the rate on your last dollar earned) is almost always higher than your effective tax rate (total tax divided by total income). A single filer earning $75,000 has a marginal rate of 22% but an effective federal rate closer to 14%. Use the calculator above to see your actual effective rate.