Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax and total price, or reverse-calculate pre-tax price.
State rates only. Local taxes may apply.
Sales Tax Rates by State (2025)
| State | State Sales Tax | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AL | 4% | |
| AK | 0% | No state tax; locals up to 9.5% |
| AZ | 5.6% | |
| AR | 6.5% | |
| CA | 7.25% | Highest state rate |
| CO | 2.9% | |
| CT | 6.35% | |
| DE | 0% | No sales tax |
| FL | 6% | |
| GA | 4% | |
| HI | 4% | GET, not traditional sales tax |
| ID | 6% | |
| IL | 6.25% | |
| IN | 7% | |
| IA | 6% | |
| KS | 6.5% | |
| KY | 6% | |
| LA | 4.45% | |
| ME | 5.5% | |
| MD | 6% | |
| MA | 6.25% | |
| MI | 6% | |
| MN | 6.875% | |
| MS | 7% | |
| MO | 4.225% | |
| MT | 0% | No sales tax |
| NE | 5.5% | |
| NV | 6.85% | |
| NH | 0% | No sales tax |
| NJ | 6.625% | |
| NM | 5% | |
| NY | 4% | |
| NC | 4.75% | |
| ND | 5% | |
| OH | 5.75% | |
| OK | 4.5% | |
| OR | 0% | No sales tax |
| PA | 6% | |
| RI | 7% | |
| SC | 6% | |
| SD | 4.5% | |
| TN | 7% | |
| TX | 6.25% | |
| UT | 4.85% | |
| VT | 6% | |
| VA | 4.3% | |
| WA | 6.5% | |
| WV | 6% | |
| WI | 5% | |
| WY | 4% | |
| DC | 6% |
Note: Local taxes (city/county) can add 0.5--5% on top of state rates. The total rate varies by purchase location.
Five States With No Sales Tax
Oregon, Montana, Delaware, New Hampshire, and Alaska have no statewide sales tax. Alaska allows local municipalities to impose sales taxes, so rates vary by city.
Shopping across a state border to avoid sales tax is rarely worth the hassle unless the purchase is very large. A $10,000 purchase at 8% sales tax saves $800 if bought in a no-tax state -- but only if you're already near the border or shopping online.
Free Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate the sales tax on any purchase by entering the price and tax rate, or work backwards from a receipt total to find the pre-tax amount. The forward calculation is: Tax = Price × Rate / 100, Total = Price + Tax. The reverse calculation is: Pre-Tax Price = Total / (1 + Rate / 100). State tax rate presets let you quickly select the correct rate for your location.
Sales tax rates in the US vary by state, county, and city. Some states (Oregon, Montana, Delaware, New Hampshire) have no state sales tax. Others, like Tennessee, Louisiana, and Arkansas, have combined state and local rates exceeding 9%. Certain items like groceries or clothing may be exempt or taxed at reduced rates depending on your state.
Why Sales Tax Matters
Sales tax adds a meaningful percentage to every purchase. On a $30,000 car in a state with 8% sales tax, you're paying $2,400 in tax alone. Understanding your local rate helps with budgeting, comparing prices across state lines, and making informed purchasing decisions — especially for large purchases where even 1–2% difference represents significant money.