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Have a receipt total that includes tax? Enter the final amount and we'll work out what the pre-tax price was.
Use this when checking restaurant bills, receipts, or any amount where tax was already added. The formula is: Pre-tax = Total ÷ (1 + rate)
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🗺️ All States Sales Tax Explorer
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Combined rates include state + average local/county rates for 2024/2025. Actual rates vary by city/county. Sources: Tax Foundation, Sales Tax Institute.
Which US states have no sales tax?
Five states have no statewide sales tax: Oregon, Montana, New Hampshire, Delaware, and Alaska. However, Alaska allows local jurisdictions to charge sales tax, so some Alaskan cities do have local rates. If you're shopping in any of these states, you generally pay no sales tax — though some local exceptions apply.
Which state has the highest sales tax?
Louisiana has the highest combined sales tax rate at approximately 9.55%, combining a 4.45% state rate with an average 5.10% local rate. Tennessee (9.47%), Arkansas (9.43%), Washington (9.17%), and Alabama (9.22%) also rank among the highest. On a $1,000 purchase in Louisiana, you'd pay about $95.50 in sales tax.
Are groceries taxed?
It depends on the state. Most states exempt groceries (unprepared food) from sales tax entirely. Some states tax groceries at a reduced rate — for example, Illinois charges 1% on groceries vs. 6.25% on other goods. A few states (like Mississippi and Alabama) tax groceries at the full rate. Restaurant meals and prepared food are almost always taxable, even in states that exempt groceries.
Do I pay sales tax on online purchases?
Since the 2018 Supreme Court ruling in South Dakota v. Wayfair, states can require online retailers to collect sales tax even without a physical presence. Most major online retailers now collect sales tax in all states that have it. If a retailer doesn't collect tax, you may technically owe "use tax" on the purchase — though this is rarely enforced for individuals.
How do I find out my exact local sales tax rate?
Our calculator uses statewide average combined rates, which are accurate for most purchases. For the exact rate in your specific city or county, visit your state's Department of Revenue website or use the Sales Tax Institute's lookup tool. Rates can vary significantly — for example, New York City charges 8.875% while rural upstate New York can be as low as 7%.