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US Sales Tax Calculator
Free US sales tax calculator for 2026. Add sales tax to a price, or work backward from a tax-included total to find the pre-tax amount. Pick a state for a typical 2026 combined sales tax rate, or type your own local rate.
Total with tax
$107.25
Pre-tax price—
Sales tax amount—
Tax rate applied—
Tax as % of total
US sales tax in 2026, explained
Sales tax is a percentage added to the price of goods and services at the point of sale, collected by the seller and passed to the government. Unlike many countries, the United States has no single national sales tax. Instead, in 2026 each state sets its own rate, and most cities, counties and special districts add local rates on top. The rate you actually pay at the register is the combined sales tax rate for that exact location.
This US sales tax calculator handles both directions. In add mode it takes a pre-tax price and shows the sales tax and total. In reverse mode it takes a tax-included total and works backward to the pre-tax price, so you can see how much of a receipt was tax. Pick your state to load a typical 2026 combined rate, or type any local rate you already know.
How to calculate sales tax
To add sales tax, multiply the price by the tax rate written as a decimal, then add it to the price. To reverse sales tax, divide the tax-included total by one plus the rate.
add tax: total = price × (1 + rate) · tax = price × rate
reverse: price = total ÷ (1 + rate) · tax = total − price
reverse: price = total ÷ (1 + rate) · tax = total − price
Worked example
A $100 item at a 7.25% rate: tax = 100 × 0.0725 = $7.25, total = $107.25. Working backward from a $107.25 total: price = 107.25 ÷ 1.0725 = $100, so $7.25 was tax.
How to use this US sales tax calculator
- Choose a mode: add sales tax to a price, or remove sales tax from a total.
- Enter the amount: the pre-tax price, or the tax-included total for reverse mode.
- Set the rate: pick your state for a typical 2026 combined rate, or type your own local sales tax rate.
- Read the result: the sales tax amount, the total, and how much of the total is tax, shown instantly and in the chart above.
US sales tax rates by state (2026)
Combined sales tax rates for 2026 (state base rate plus the average local rate), based on Tax Foundation data as of January 1, 2026. Actual rates vary by city and county, so use these as a starting point and enter your exact local rate for a precise result. The national average combined rate is about 7.53%.
| State | 2026 combined rate |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 9.46% |
| Alaska | 1.82% (local only) |
| Arizona | 8.52% |
| Arkansas | 9.46% |
| California | 8.99% |
| Colorado | 7.89% |
| Connecticut | 6.35% |
| Delaware | None (0.00%) |
| District of Columbia | 6.00% |
| Florida | 6.98% |
| Georgia | 7.49% |
| Hawaii | 4.50% |
| Idaho | 6.03% |
| Illinois | 8.96% |
| Indiana | 7.00% |
| Iowa | 6.94% |
| Kansas | 8.69% |
| Kentucky | 6.00% |
| Louisiana | 10.11% |
| Maine | 5.50% |
| Maryland | 6.00% |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% |
| Michigan | 6.00% |
| Minnesota | 8.14% |
| Mississippi | 7.06% |
| Missouri | 8.44% |
| Montana | None (0.00%) |
| Nebraska | 6.98% |
| Nevada | 8.24% |
| New Hampshire | None (0.00%) |
| New Jersey | 6.60% |
| New Mexico | 7.67% |
| New York | 8.54% |
| North Carolina | 7.00% |
| North Dakota | 7.09% |
| Ohio | 7.29% |
| Oklahoma | 9.06% |
| Oregon | None (0.00%) |
| Pennsylvania | 6.34% |
| Rhode Island | 7.00% |
| South Carolina | 7.49% |
| South Dakota | 6.11% |
| Tennessee | 9.61% |
| Texas | 8.20% |
| Utah | 7.42% |
| Vermont | 6.39% |
| Virginia | 5.77% |
| Washington | 9.51% |
| West Virginia | 6.59% |
| Wisconsin | 5.72% |
| Wyoming | 5.56% |
Combined rates are average state-plus-local figures (Tax Foundation, January 1, 2026) for guidance only. Your exact rate depends on your city and county — check your state or local tax authority for the precise rate.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate sales tax?
Multiply the pre-tax price by the sales tax rate as a decimal, then add it back. For a $100 item at 8%: $100 × 0.08 = $8 tax, for a $108 total.
What is the US sales tax rate in 2026?
There is no single national rate. In 2026 each state sets its own base rate and most cities and counties add local rates, so combined rates commonly run from about 4% to over 10%. This US sales tax calculator loads a typical 2026 combined rate for the state you pick.
How does this US sales tax calculator work?
Enter a price, pick your state to load a 2026 combined rate (or type your own local rate), and it instantly shows the sales tax and total. Switch to reverse mode to go backward from a tax-included total to the pre-tax price.
How do I reverse sales tax to find the price before tax?
Divide the tax-included total by 1 plus the tax rate. A $108 total at 8% is $108 ÷ 1.08 = $100 pre-tax, so $8 was tax. Reverse mode does this automatically.
Which states have no sales tax in 2026?
Five states have no statewide sales tax in 2026: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon. Some Alaska localities still add a local sales tax.
Which state has the highest sales tax in 2026?
By combined state-plus-local rate, Louisiana is highest in 2026 at about 10.11%, followed by Tennessee (9.61%), and Arkansas and Alabama (both 9.46%). California has the highest statewide base rate at 7.25% before local add-ons.
What is a combined sales tax rate?
The state rate plus any county, city and special-district rates for your exact location — the rate you actually pay at the register.
Is sales tax charged on everything?
No, many states exempt items like groceries, prescription drugs or clothing, and the rules vary by state.