Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax amounts, totals, and reverse sales tax
Forward Tax
Price → Total
Reverse Tax
Total → Price
Multiple Items
Calculate for multiple items
Tax Rate
Calculate Total Price with Tax
Calculation Results
$0.00
Result description
Calculation Details
Calculation details will appear here
Detailed Breakdown
Price Information
Original Price: $0.00
Tax Rate: 0%
Tax Amount: $0.00
Total Price: $0.00
Percentage Breakdown
Tax Percentage: 0%
Price Percentage: 0%
Practical Examples
Example 1: Shopping
A $49.99 item with 8.5% sales tax.
Example 2: Restaurant Bill
A $87.50 bill with 9.25% sales tax.
Forward Calculation
Calculate total price with tax from item price
Reverse Calculation
Calculate original price from total with tax
Multiple Items
Calculate tax for shopping lists with multiple items
Detailed Breakdown
Get complete price and tax breakdown
How to Use the Sales Tax Calculator
- Select the type of calculation you need (forward, reverse, or multiple items)
- Enter the tax rate as a percentage or a fixed amount
- Enter the price or total amount
- Click the calculate button to see your results
- View the detailed breakdown of the calculation
Sales Tax Formulas
- Forward Calculation: Total = Price + (Price × Tax Rate/100)
- Reverse Calculation: Price = Total / (1 + Tax Rate/100)
- Fixed Amount: Total = Price + Tax Amount