Tax Percentage Calculator

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The tax percentage calculator adds a percentage tax to a pre-tax price, or finds the pre-tax price when you know the total. Adding tax: Total = Pre-tax × (1 + Tax%/100). Finding pre-tax: Pre-tax = Total / (1 + Tax%/100).

Sales tax rates in the United States vary by state and locality. Common combined rates (state + local) include: California 10.25% (Los Angeles), New York 8.52% (NYC), Texas 8.25%, Florida 7–8%, Washington 10.4%, Illinois 10.25%. Always verify current rates with your state's revenue department.

You can also combine multiple tax rates: a product with 6% state tax and 2.5% county tax has a combined rate of 8.5%. Just add the individual rates and apply the combined rate once.

Formula

Price with Tax = Pre-tax × (1 + Tax%/100) | Pre-tax = Total / (1 + Tax%/100)

Pre-tax
price before tax is applied
Tax%
combined tax rate (state + local + other)
Tax Amount
Pre-tax × (Tax%/100)
Total
Pre-tax + Tax Amount

Tax Percentage Calculator

US State Presets:

Tax Reference Table — $100 Pre-Tax

Tax RateTax AmountTotalLocation Example
5%$5.00$105.00Oregon/Montana
6.25%$6.25$106.25Texas state
7%$7.00$107.00Florida
8.25%$8.25$108.25Texas (Houston)
8.5%$8.50$108.50Pennsylvania
8.875%$8.88$108.88New York City
10.25%$10.25$110.25Chicago / LA
10.4%$10.40$110.40Seattle

Disclaimer

This calculator is for educational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Results are based on standard mathematical formulas. Always verify critical calculations with a qualified professional before making important decisions.

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