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.
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.
| State | State Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 4% |
| Alaska | 0% (None) |
| Arizona | 5.6% |
| Arkansas | 6.5% |
| California | 7.25% |
| Colorado | 2.9% |
| Connecticut | 6.35% |
| Delaware | 0% (None) |
| Florida | 6% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Hawaii | 4% |
| Idaho | 6% |
| Illinois | 6.25% |
| Indiana | 7% |
| Iowa | 6% |
| Kansas | 6.5% |
| Kentucky | 6% |
| Louisiana | 4.45% |
| Maine | 5.5% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| Minnesota | 6.875% |
| Mississippi | 7% |
| Missouri | 4.225% |
| Montana | 0% (None) |
| Nebraska | 5.5% |
| Nevada | 6.85% |
| New Hampshire | 0% (None) |
| New Jersey | 6.625% |
| New Mexico | 5.125% |
| New York | 4% |
| North Carolina | 4.75% |
| North Dakota | 5% |
| Ohio | 5.75% |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% |
| Oregon | 0% (None) |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Rhode Island | 7% |
| South Carolina | 6% |
| South Dakota | 4.5% |
| Tennessee | 7% |
| Texas | 6.25% |
| Utah | 5.95% |
| Vermont | 6% |
| Virginia | 5.3% |
| Washington D.C. | 6% |
| Washington | 6.5% |
| West Virginia | 6% |
| Wisconsin | 5% |
| Wyoming | 4% |
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