Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax for any city in the United States. Enter your city name to get accurate tax rates.
Supported cities: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas, San Jose, Austin, Seattle, Denver, Boston, Miami, Atlanta, Detroit, Portland, Las Vegas, Nashville
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For Educational and Informational Purposes Only: This calculator provides estimates and approximations based on the information you provide. Results are not exact and should not be relied upon for any official, legal, financial, medical, or professional purposes.
No Professional Advice: The calculations and information provided do not constitute financial advice, legal advice, tax advice, medical advice, or any other form of professional consultation. Always consult with qualified professionals (financial advisors, attorneys, tax professionals, healthcare providers, etc.) before making important decisions.
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Abbreviations Explained
Sales Tax: A consumption tax imposed by state and local governments on the sale of goods and services.
Tax Rate: The percentage of the purchase price charged as tax, which varies by state, county, and city.
Pre-Tax Price: The cost of an item before sales tax is added.
Post-Tax Price: The final cost including sales tax (the amount you actually pay).
Combined Rate: The total tax rate including state, county, and local taxes.
How the Calculation Works
Sales tax calculation is straightforward:
- Tax Amount: Pre-tax price × Tax rate
- Total Price: Pre-tax price + Tax amount
Example: $100 item with 8.5% sales tax:
• Tax amount: $100 × 0.085 = $8.50
• Total price: $100 + $8.50 = $108.50
US Sales Tax Facts:
• 5 states have no sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon
• Highest combined rate: Louisiana (9.55%), Tennessee (9.547%), Arkansas (9.48%)
• Rates vary by city and county within each state
• Some items (groceries, prescription drugs) may be exempt
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