Tax Percentage Calculator

Calculate the tax amount and total price based on a given tax percentage. Useful for sales tax, VAT, service tax, and more.

Calculate Tax

How It Works

Formula:

Tax Amount = (Tax Rate ÷ 100) × Base Amount Total = Base Amount + Tax Amount

Examples

Example 1:

Amount: $100 | Tax: 7%

Tax = 7 | Total = 107

Example 2:

Amount: $250 | Tax: 5.5%

Tax = 13.75 | Total = 263.75

Example 3:

Amount: $80 | Tax: 0%

Tax = 0 | Total = 80

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this for sales tax?

Yes. Just enter your purchase amount and the sales tax rate in your area.

Is this only for percentages?

Yes, this calculator assumes the tax rate is a percentage. Enter values like 8.25% as 8.25.

What if the tax is included in the total?

This calculator assumes tax is added on top of the base amount. Use a reverse tax calculator for "tax included" pricing.

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