Sales Tax & VAT Calculator
Instantly add tax to net amounts or extract pre-tax values from gross prices.
How to Use Sales Tax Calculator
- Choose your mode: 'Add Tax' (Net to Gross) or 'Remove Tax' (Gross to Net).
- Enter the invoice or retail dollar amount.
- Select or enter your sales tax or VAT percentage rate.
- Copy the itemized breakdown of Net, Tax, and Gross.
Technical Specifications & How It Works
Adding tax calculates: Gross = Net × (1 + Rate / 100). Removing tax calculates: Net = Gross / (1 + Rate / 100).
Extracting tax from a gross price accounts for the compounding base so that applying the rate to the calculated net returns the original gross.
All mathematical operations run locally on your device with complete financial privacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I remove 20% VAT from a total price?
Divide the total gross price by 1.20 to determine the net price, then subtract the net price from the gross to find the VAT.
What is the difference between sales tax and VAT?
Sales tax is collected once at the final consumer point of sale, while Value Added Tax (VAT) is assessed at each production and distribution stage.
Can I customize the currency symbol?
Yes, select from USD ($), EUR (€), GBP (£), JPY (¥), or INR (₹) directly in the tool.