The shelf price
plus the checkout tax.

Add a combined sales tax rate to a pre-tax shelf price and see the checkout total.

The formula

Sales tax is added at checkout: total = shelf price × quantity × (1 + rate). The rate here is the combined rate for the place of purchase or delivery, which can include state, county and city parts. In Canada, GST, HST or provincial tax depend on the province.

Comparing with tax-inclusive prices

US and Canadian list prices leave this tax out, while prices in VAT countries normally include it. Add the tax before comparing, or the pre-tax market looks cheaper than it is. The price tables on this site mark US and Canadian observations as incomplete for this reason. See why US and Canadian prices exclude tax and sales tax vs VAT on price tags.

Common questions

Which sales tax rate should I enter?

The combined rate that applies where you buy or where the item is delivered. The checkout page or receipt shows it; this tool does not look it up.

Can visitors get US sales tax back?

There is no nationwide tourist refund in the United States. Treat the sales tax as part of the price unless a specific program confirms otherwise.

Is sales tax charged on shipping?

It depends on the state and the seller. Check the itemized checkout total.

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The shelf price
plus the checkout tax.

The formula

Comparing with tax-inclusive prices

Common questions

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The shelf priceplus the checkout tax.

The formula

Comparing with tax-inclusive prices

Common questions

Read more.

US and Canadian prices before tax, and how to compare them

VAT vs sales tax price tags abroad: what each price includes

Is buying electronics abroad worth it? A decision checklist

Other tools.

The shelf price
plus the checkout tax.