🇺🇸United States Sales Tax (State & Local) Calculator
How US sales tax compares with VAT: a single-stage retail tax with state and local rates. For each state's rates, use the US sales tax calculator.
United States Sales Tax (State & Local)
United States • Currency: USD ($)
Calculation Mode & Tax Rates
Gross = Net (100) + [Net × 7.5% (7.5)]
Quick Reference Table (7.5% Sales Tax (State & Local))Adding tax to base prices
| Base Input | Net Price | Tax Amount (7.5%) | Total Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $10 | +$1 | $11 |
| $25 | $25 | +$2 | $27 |
| $50 | $50 | +$4 | $54 |
| $100 | $100 | +$8 | $108 |
| $250 | $250 | +$19 | $269 |
| $500 | $500 | +$38 | $538 |
| $1,000 | $1,000 | +$75 | $1,075 |
United States Tax Rules: Sales Tax (State & Local)
In the US, there is no federal VAT. Instead, 45 states plus local municipalities levy retail sales taxes typically ranging from 4% to over 10%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is sales tax in the USA?
There is no federal sales tax or VAT in the United States. 45 states and Washington, D.C. charge a statewide sales tax, from 2.9% in Colorado to 7.25% in California, and local taxes bring the average combined rate to about 7.5%. Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon have no statewide sales tax.
What are the statutory VAT / sales tax rates in United States?
In the US, there is no federal VAT. Instead, 45 states plus local municipalities levy retail sales taxes typically ranging from 4% to over 10%.