Location-Specific Questions
What is a sales tax calculator?
It’s a simple tool that helps you find the total cost of an item, including the sales tax.
How do I use this calculator?
Just enter the item’s price in the first box and the sales tax rate (as a percentage) in the second box. Then, click “Calculate.”
How do I find my sales tax rate?
Sales tax rates vary by state, county, and even city. The best way to find your rate is to search online for “sales tax rate” followed by your city, state, or zip code.
Can I use this for my state ?
Yes. This calculator works for any location, whether it’s New York (NY), California (CA), Minnesota (MN), or any other state. You just need to enter that location’s specific tax rate.
Does this calculator work for a specific zip code?
This calculator works if you know the tax rate for your zip code. It does not find the rate for you.
Is this an Amazon sales tax calculator?
You can use this to estimate the tax on an Amazon purchase if you know the tax rate for your shipping address. Amazon will always show you the final, official tax at checkout.
Can I use this to calculate sales tax on a car?
You can get a basic estimate, but we don’t recommend it. Sales tax on vehicles (cars, trucks) is often calculated differently than regular sales tax and can vary by state (like Missouri or Tennessee). It’s best to use a specific “auto sales tax calculator” for your state.
Can this calculator work backward?
No. This tool is designed to add tax to a price to find the total. It cannot take a total price and find the original price before tax.
Is this the same as the IRS sales tax deduction calculator?
No. This calculator is for figuring out the cost of a purchase. The IRS calculator is a different tool used when filing your taxes to see if you can deduct the sales tax you paid during the year.