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Sales Tax Calculator

Add sales tax to a basket and see the discount effect before or after tax.

Total to pay

$0.00

Tax paid

$0.00

Effective tax rate

0%

Line total

$0.00

Discount taken off

$0.00

Taxable amount

$0.00

Price per unit

$0.00

Discount before tax, or tax before discount?

Most retailers discount the shelf price and then charge tax on what is left, which is the default here. A few places, and some older coupons, calculate tax on the full price and take the discount off afterwards, so you pay tax on money you never spent. Switch the order to see which one your receipt used.

What Is Sales Tax Calculator?

Sales Tax Calculator applies a percentage rate to a basket of goods and shows the tax, the discounted subtotal, the final bill, the price per unit, and the effective rate you actually paid. Switch the order of calculation to see whether a receipt taxed the full shelf price or the reduced one, since the two can differ by real money on a large purchase. Quantity, a percent or fixed discount, and the rate itself are all editable, and every figure updates the moment you type.

Who Uses the Sales Tax Calculator?

Shoppers checking a receipt, freelancers pricing a taxable invoice, and small business owners estimating tax on a sale use it to confirm totals before paying.

How to Use the Sales Tax Calculator

  1. Type the item price, the tax rate, and how many units you are buying.
  2. Add a discount and choose percent of the basket or a fixed amount.
  3. Switch the order of calculation to compare tax applied before and after the discount.

Why Choose Our Sales Tax Calculator?

  • Tax, taxable amount, discount, and final total side by side
  • Effective rate shown on the discounted price, not just the sticker rate
  • Instant recalculation with no signup and no data leaving the page

Try the Sales Tax Calculator above — it is free, fast, and works on any device. Bookmark this page to return whenever you need it.