US Sales Tax Calculator
Sales Tax & Price Breakdown
In the United States, retail prices on price tags never include sales tax. The tax is added at register checkout.
US State & Combined Local Sales Tax Rates Reference
| State | State Base Rate | Avg. Combined Rate |
|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 7.25% | 8.85% |
| Texas (TX) | 6.25% | 8.20% |
| Florida (FL) | 6.00% | 7.02% |
| New York (NYC) (NY) | 4.00% | 8.88% |
| Washington (WA) | 6.50% | 9.38% |
| Illinois (Chicago) (IL) | 6.25% | 9.10% |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 6.00% | 6.34% |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 6.63% | 6.60% |
| North Carolina (NC) | 4.75% | 7.00% |
| Georgia (GA) | 4.00% | 7.38% |
| Ohio (OH) | 5.75% | 7.24% |
| Nevada (Las Vegas) (NV) | 6.85% | 8.23% |
| Arizona (AZ) | 5.60% | 8.37% |
| Oregon (Sem Imposto) (OR) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Delaware (Sem Imposto) (DE) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Montana (Sem Imposto) (MT) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| New Hampshire (Sem Imposto) (NH) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
How it works
1
Select a US state preset (e.g., California, Florida, Texas, New York) or enter a custom tax percentage.
2
Enter the item's pre-tax price to calculate added sales tax and total checkout amount.
3
Use reverse calculation mode to extract the pre-tax amount from a final receipt total.
Frequently asked questions
Why are prices displayed without tax in US stores?
Because sales tax rates vary by state, county, and city municipality. Retailers advertise pre-tax sticker prices, and POS registers apply local tax rates at checkout.
Which US states have no sales tax?
Five states have no statewide sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon.
Is this tool free?
Yes. The site is supported by ads, so you never pay or need to create an account.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The page adapts to your screen and does not require installing any app.