🧾 Sales Tax Calculator
About Sales Tax
Sales tax is a consumption tax collected at the point of purchase. In the United States, sales tax is set at the state and local level — there is no federal sales tax. Rates range from 0% (e.g., Oregon, Montana) to over 10% in some combined state+local jurisdictions.
Common US State Tax Rates (2025 approx.)
| State | State Rate |
|---|---|
| California | 7.25% |
| Texas | 6.25% |
| New York | 4.00% |
| Florida | 6.00% |
| Oregon | 0.00% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Sales tax = Purchase price × Tax rate. Total price = Purchase price × (1 + Tax rate). Example: $50 item at 8% tax = $50 × 0.08 = $4 tax → total $54. To find pre-tax price from total: Pre-tax = Total ÷ (1 + Tax rate).
As of 2024, five US states have no state sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon. However, some cities and counties in these states may still have local sales taxes.
VAT (Value Added Tax) is collected at every stage of production, with businesses reclaiming tax paid on inputs. Sales tax is only collected at the final point of sale to the consumer. VAT is used in most countries outside the US; the US uses sales tax.
Use tax is a complement to sales tax — it's owed when you purchase goods from out-of-state (or online) without paying sales tax, and then use those goods in your state. Most states require residents to self-report and pay use tax on such purchases.