Sales Tax Calculator
Fill in the values and the answer updates as you type.
How the Sales Tax Calculator works
Tax = price × rate ÷ 100. Total = price + tax.
Inputs and results
The Sales Tax Calculator takes 2 inputs and gives 2 results.
What you enter
- Price before tax ($) — starts at 80.
- Tax rate (%) — starts at 8.5.
What you get
- Total price
- Tax amount
Example: Sales Tax Calculator with the starting values
With price before tax 80 $ and tax rate 8.5 %, the calculator returns:
| Total price | $86.8 |
|---|---|
| Tax amount | $6.8 |
Change any value above and the results update straight away.
Sales Tax Calculator FAQ
How do I use the Sales Tax Calculator?
Enter price before tax and tax rate in the fields, then read total price and tax amount in the result panel. The answer updates as you type, and you can press Calculate or Enter to refresh it. Use “Copy link” to share your exact numbers with someone else.
What does the Sales Tax Calculator calculate?
Tax amount and total price at checkout. It returns total price and tax amount from the 2 values you provide.
What values does the Sales Tax Calculator start with?
It opens with price before tax 80 $ and tax rate 8.5 % so you can see a working result straight away. Replace them with your own numbers, or press Reset to return to these starting values.
Is the Sales Tax Calculator free and private?
Yes. It is free, needs no account, and runs in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to or stored on our servers. See the Privacy Policy for details.
Can I rely on the Sales Tax Calculator for financial decisions?
Treat the result as a well-rounded estimate. Real situations often have details a general calculator cannot know, so confirm financial decisions with a qualified professional. See the Disclaimer for more.