Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax on any purchase. Find the total price with tax, or reverse-calculate the pre-tax price from a receipt total.
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US Sales Tax Rates
Sales tax varies by state, county, and city. Five states have no sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon. The highest combined rates are in Tennessee (9.55%), Louisiana (9.55%), and Arkansas (9.47%). The national average is about 7.12%.
How Sales Tax Works
Sales tax is a percentage added to the purchase price at the point of sale. It's collected by the retailer and remitted to state and local governments. Some items (groceries, medicine) may be exempt depending on the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average US sales tax rate?
The average combined state and local rate is about 7.12%. Rates range from 0% (5 states) to over 10% in some cities.
Which states have no sales tax?
Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon have no state sales tax. However, Alaska allows local jurisdictions to levy their own.
How do I calculate the pre-tax price from a receipt?
Divide the total by (1 + tax rate). Example: $53.61 total at 7.25% tax = $53.61 / 1.0725 = $49.99 pre-tax.