Reverse sales tax calculator

Enter a tax-included total and the sales tax rate to back out the pre-tax price and the tax amount. Everything stays in your browser.

Total paid (tax included)
Sales tax rate (%)
Common rates
Currency symbol
Pre-tax price
Sales tax amount
Total (check)

Default rate is 8% — change it to match your state, county or city sales tax. This is an estimate, not tax advice.

Everything runs in your browser. No upload, no sign-up.

How it works

STEP 1

Enter the total

Type the full amount you paid — the price that already includes sales tax.

STEP 2

Set the tax rate

Pick a common rate or type your exact local sales tax percentage.

STEP 3

See the split

The pre-tax price and the tax amount are backed out instantly. All private.