Reverse Sales Tax Calculator USA

Calculate the pre-tax price from a total. Works for all 50 states and DC, with state and local rates.

All 50 States + DCNo Federal Sales TaxState + Local2026 Rates
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Before tax
$0.00
Tax
$0.00
Total
$0.00

StateCombined rateTaxTotal

Uses each state's rate plus the average local rate. Lowest to highest. Green = lowest, red = highest, outlined = selected state.

US sales tax rates by state — 2026

State rate, average local rate and combined average. Data as of July 1, 2026.

State and average local sales tax rates, July 1, 2026
StateState rateAvg local rateCombined
Alabama4%5.46%9.46%
Alaska0%1.82%1.82%
Arizona5.6%2.94%8.54%
Arkansas6.5%2.98%9.48%
California7.25%1.78%9.03%
Colorado2.9%4.99%7.89%
Connecticut6.35%0%6.35%
Delaware0%0%0%
District of Columbia6%0%6%
Florida6%0.98%6.98%
Georgia4%3.56%7.56%
Hawaii4%0.5%4.5%
Idaho6%0.03%6.03%
Illinois6.25%2.73%8.98%
Indiana7%0%7%
Iowa6%0.94%6.94%
Kansas6.5%2.21%8.71%
Kentucky6%0%6%
Louisiana5%5.13%10.13%
Maine5.5%0%5.5%
Maryland6%0%6%
Massachusetts6.25%0%6.25%
Michigan6%0%6%
Minnesota6.875%1.26%8.135%
Mississippi7%0.06%7.06%
Missouri4.225%4.22%8.445%
Montana0%0%0%
Nebraska5.5%1.48%6.98%
Nevada6.85%1.39%8.24%
New Hampshire0%0%0%
New Jersey6.625%0%6.625%
New Mexico4.875%2.8%7.675%
New York4%4.54%8.54%
North Carolina4.75%2.35%7.1%
North Dakota5%2.09%7.09%
Ohio5.75%1.54%7.29%
Oklahoma4.5%4.56%9.06%
Oregon0%0%0%
Pennsylvania6%0.34%6.34%
Rhode Island7%0%7%
South Carolina6%1.49%7.49%
South Dakota4.2%1.91%6.11%
Tennessee7%2.61%9.61%
Texas6.25%1.95%8.2%
Utah6.1%1.32%7.42%
Vermont6%0.43%6.43%
Virginia5.3%0.47%5.77%
Washington6.5%3.07%9.57%
West Virginia6%0.6%6.6%
Wisconsin5%0.72%5.72%
Wyoming4%1.39%5.39%

Source: Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026. Local rates are averages weighted by population; your exact rate depends on your city and county. Alaska has local sales taxes but no state tax. Hawaii's general excise tax works differently from a normal sales tax. New Jersey's urban enterprise zones use a reduced rate.

How to reverse sales tax (find the price before tax)

When you only know the total, divide by one plus the combined tax rate. The tax is the difference.

// Formula Pre-tax price = Total ÷ (1 + tax rate) Tax amount = Total − pre-tax price // Examples — each comes back to $100.00 California 7.25% ...... $107.25 ÷ 1.0725 = $100.00 Texas 6.25% ...... $106.25 ÷ 1.0625 = $100.00 Florida 6% ......... $106.00 ÷ 1.06 = $100.00 New York City 8.875% ... $108.875 ÷ 1.08875 = $100.00

Common mistake: multiplying the total by the tax rate. The rate applies to the pre-tax price, so use 1.0725 (not 0.0725) to add tax, and divide by 1.0725 to take it out.

Step by step — example with state + local tax

  1. Step 1: Add the state and local rates. Example: 4% New York state + 4.875% New York City = 8.875%.
  2. Step 2: Divisor = 1 + 0.08875 = 1.08875.
  3. Step 3: Pre-tax price = $217.75 ÷ 1.08875 = $200.00.
  4. Step 4: Tax = $217.75 − $200.00 = $17.75.
  5. Check: $200 × 1.08875 = $217.75 ✓

Some items (groceries, clothing, prescription drugs) are exempt or taxed at a different rate in some states, so this assumes the full rate applies.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate sales tax backwards in the US?
Divide the total by 1 plus the combined tax rate. For example, with a 7.25% rate, $107.25 รท 1.0725 = $100.00 before tax, so the tax was $7.25.
Is there a federal sales tax in the United States?
No. Sales tax is set by states, and many cities and counties add a local tax on top. That is why the same item can have a different total from one town to the next.
Which states have no sales tax?
Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon have no statewide sales tax and no local sales tax. Alaska has no state sales tax but allows local sales taxes.
Why is there a local tax field?
State rates are only part of the picture. Cities, counties and districts can add their own rate. The field starts at the state's average local rate; replace it with your exact local rate for a precise result.
Are the rates up to date?
The state and average local rates come from the Tax Foundation's state and local sales tax table as of July 1, 2026. Rates change, so confirm with your state revenue department for filing or compliance.

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Rates last checked: July 2026. Source: Tax Foundation. Not tax advice.