🇺🇸 U.S. Sales Tax Calculator

Sales tax in the United States is added at the register on most goods. Each state sets a base rate, but counties, cities, and districts often add their own, so the final rate varies by address.

Enter the price, choose a state to prefill its base rate, then adjust the rate to include local tax if needed. The tool shows the tax and the total. For accuracy, use the combined rate for your specific location.

State base sales-tax rates (%), before local add-ons:

Example: tax on common purchases

1. Enter the item price.
2. Pick a state to load its base rate.
3. Adjust the rate for local tax if needed.
4. Read the sales tax and total.

Which states have no sales tax?

Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon have no statewide sales tax, though some local areas in Alaska tax.

Why enter my own rate?

State rates are a starting point; local add-ons make the real rate higher at many addresses.

Are groceries taxed?

In many states food for home consumption is exempt or taxed at a lower rate.

Is the rate the same everywhere in a state?

No. Cities and counties add local tax, so the combined rate differs by location.

Who sets sales tax?

State legislatures set the base; local governments add district taxes.

Use the state picker as a quick start, then add your local rate for the real number. Remember the table shows state base rates only; your checkout total reflects the combined rate where you live. When comparing prices across states, the tax difference can be meaningful.