Sales Tax Calculator

Overview

Sales tax can change the amount you actually pay from the price you first see. This calculator applies the tax rate to your pre-tax subtotal and shows both the tax amount and the final total, so you can check a purchase, receipt, or estimate before you commit. It is useful when a store, cart, or invoice shows a price before tax, or when you need to compare totals across different locations or rate scenarios. The result is a calculation aid only; invoices, filings, and tax treatment still depend on the rules in the relevant jurisdiction.

Use cases

• Store checkout estimateCheck the final amount on a shelf-priced item before paying at the register.
• Cart total comparisonCompare a pre-tax cart subtotal with the amount after a local or marketplace tax rate is applied.
• Receipt line checkSee whether a tax line on a receipt matches the subtotal and the rate you expected.

How it works

1. 1

   Enter the pre-tax amount, such as a product price, cart subtotal, or invoice line.

2. 2

   Enter the sales tax rate as a percentage, such as 6, 7.5, or 8.25.

3. 3

   Review the tax amount and the tax-inclusive final price.

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