Sales Tax Calculator
Enter a price and the sales tax rate to see the tax amount and the total — or enter a tax-inclusive total to find the price before tax.
Sales tax
$16.00
Total including tax
$116.00
How this was worked out
- Step 1Tax = 100 × 16% = $16.00
- Step 2Total = 100 + 16 = $116.00
Formula
Tax = price × rate Net price = gross price ÷ (1 + rate)
Example
Input
$100 at 16% sales tax
Result
$16 tax; $116 total
Frequently asked questions
Divide the total by 1 plus the tax rate as a decimal. At 16%, divide by 1.16.
They work the same way mathematically. VAT is used in many countries; sales tax is applied at the point of sale in others.
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