How to use the Sales Tax Calculator
- Choose the state where you are buying.
- Keep the average local rate or type your exact city/county rate.
- Enter a price to add tax, or switch to 'Price includes tax' to find the pre-tax amount.
How it works
Sales tax = price × (state rate + local rate)Price before tax = total ÷ (1 + combined rate)
Most states let counties and cities add their own sales tax on top of the state rate, so the combined rate depends on where the sale happens. Five states — Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon — have no statewide sales tax.
Sales tax calculators by state
AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming
Frequently asked questions
Which state has the highest sales tax?
California has the highest statewide base rate at 7.25%, but combined state and local rates are highest in places such as Louisiana, Tennessee and parts of Arkansas, Washington and Alabama.
Is sales tax charged on shipping?
It depends on the state. Some tax delivery charges when the item itself is taxable; others exempt separately stated shipping fees.
Do I pay sales tax on online orders?
Yes, in states with a sales tax. Since 2018 online sellers generally collect tax based on where the order is delivered.