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Sales Tax Calculator

Calculate US sales tax for any state, compute restaurant tip amounts with bill splitting, and estimate after-tax take-home salary. Free and instant.

Enter item price to calculate sales tax.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I calculate sales tax?

Sales Tax = Price × (Tax Rate ÷ 100). Total Price with Tax = Price × (1 + Tax Rate ÷ 100). Example: $100 at 8% = $108 total.

What is the standard tip percentage?

Standard US restaurant tip is 15–20% of the pre-tax bill. 18% is common, 20%+ for great service. Our tip calculator handles custom percentages and splits among any number of guests.

How do I estimate my after-tax salary?

After-tax salary depends on federal tax brackets, state income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%). Our calculator provides a simplified estimate. Consult a tax professional for precise planning.

US Sales Tax Rates by State (2024)

State sales tax rates vary significantly. Five states — Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon — have no state sales tax. Local county/city rates may add 0–5% on top of the state rate shown below.

StateState Tax Rate
Alabama4%
Alaska0% (None)
Arizona5.6%
Arkansas6.5%
California7.25%
Colorado2.9%
Connecticut6.35%
Delaware0% (None)
Florida6%
Georgia4%
Hawaii4%
Idaho6%
Illinois6.25%
Indiana7%
Iowa6%
Kansas6.5%
Kentucky6%
Louisiana4.45%
Maine5.5%
Maryland6%
Massachusetts6.25%
Michigan6%
Minnesota6.875%
Mississippi7%
Missouri4.225%
Montana0% (None)
Nebraska5.5%
Nevada6.85%
New Hampshire0% (None)
New Jersey6.625%
New Mexico5.125%
New York4%
North Carolina4.75%
North Dakota5%
Ohio5.75%
Oklahoma4.5%
Oregon0% (None)
Pennsylvania6%
Rhode Island7%
South Carolina6%
South Dakota4.5%
Tennessee7%
Texas6.25%
Utah5.95%
Vermont6%
Virginia5.3%
Washington D.C.6%
Washington6.5%
West Virginia6%
Wisconsin5%
Wyoming4%

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