Homesales tax calculator
Sales Tax Calculator
Estimate sales tax by applying a combined state and local rate to a pre-tax purchase amount.
Combined sales tax rate
8.5%
Estimated sales tax
$8.50
Total including sales tax
$108.50
Pre-tax purchase amount
$100.00
Estimate only. Enter applicable state and local rates; taxability and rounding rules vary by jurisdiction.
Formula and assumptions
Sales tax = pre-tax amount × (state rate + local rate) ÷ 100. Total = pre-tax amount + sales tax.
Planning estimate only. Results depend on the values and assumptions entered and are not accounting, tax, legal, or financial advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Add the applicable state and local rates, then multiply the pre-tax price by the combined rate as a decimal. Add the tax to the pre-tax price for the estimated total.