Sales Tax Calculator

Enter any two of pre-tax price, tax rate, and total with tax—we solve for the third. Useful at checkout, for expense reports, and when reverse-engineering...

Modify the values and click the Calculate button to use.
Results

Enter values and click Calculate.

Schedule

Introduction

Enter any two of pre-tax price, tax rate, and total with tax—we solve for the third. Useful at checkout, for expense reports, and when reverse-engineering tax from a receipt total.

Sales Tax Math

Enter any two of pre-tax price, tax rate, and total with tax—we solve for the third. Useful at checkout, for expense reports, and when reverse-engineering tax from a receipt total.

State and Local Rates

Combined rates vary by city and county. Use your local combined rate; online retailers may collect based on delivery address.

Business Use

Retailers remit collected tax to authorities; this tool is for consumer and back-of-napkin estimates—not sales tax filing.

How It Works

  1. Enter your amounts, rates, and term in the form. Use the same units shown in the labels (dollars, years, percent).
  2. Click Calculate to run the Sales Tax Calculator engine. Invalid or empty required fields show a clear error message.
  3. Review the summary cards for the key outputs. Expand schedules or tables when available for period-by-period detail.
  4. Copy, print, or share your scenario link. Reset the form anytime to start a fresh comparison.

Formula

Tax estimates apply bracketed marginal rates to taxable income after standard or itemized deductions; paycheck tools subtract pre-tax benefits and withholding.

FAQ

Yes. CDCalculator.io provides the Sales Tax Calculator at no charge for personal and educational use. Results are estimates and not financial advice.

The tool uses standard formulas lenders and planners use in spreadsheets. Your bank may round differently or include fees not modeled here.

Use the Copy Results and Print buttons on the calculator panel after you run a scenario. You can also share the page link with colleagues.

Focus on realistic rates, terms, and any extra payments or contributions. Small changes in APR or time horizon often move outcomes more than rounding.

No. Use this calculator to explore scenarios, then consult a qualified advisor or lender for decisions about other financial products.