Free online tool

Sales Tax Calculator

Enter the price and tax rate to see the tax amount and final price.

Instant calculation

Sales Tax Calculator

Enter the price and tax rate to see the tax amount and final price.

Your numbers stay in this browser. Nothing is uploaded or saved.

Three clear steps

How to use this calculator

  1. 01

    Enter price

    Type the pre-tax price of the item.

  2. 02

    Enter tax rate

    Type the applicable sales tax percentage.

  3. 03

    See total cost

    Calculate to see tax amount and final price.

The formula

How this calculation works

Multiply the pre-tax price by the tax rate and add to the original price.

Sales Tax Calculator

Total price = Price × (1 + Tax rate ÷ 100)

150 × 0.08 = $12 tax; total = $162

Check the method

Worked examples

Each example follows the same formula used by the calculator.

What is 8% sales tax on $150?

150 × 0.08 = $12 tax; total = $162$12 tax; $162 total

Common questions

Questions about this calculation

What is the Sales Tax Calculator?

The Sales Tax Calculator helps you calculate the sales tax amount and total price including tax. Enter your values and select Calculate to get an instant result.

How is the result calculated?

Multiply the pre-tax price by the tax rate and add to the original price.

Can you show an example?

Example: What is 8% sales tax on $150? — $12 tax; $162 total.

Is my data saved when I use the Sales Tax Calculator?

No. All calculations run locally in your browser. Your inputs and results are never uploaded, stored or shared with anyone.

Is the Sales Tax Calculator free to use?

Yes. The Sales Tax Calculator is completely free. No account, sign-up or payment is required. It works on mobile, tablet and desktop.