VAT / Sales Tax Calculator

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Unit Price £

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Shipping £

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VAT / Sales Tax Calculator – Work Out Net, Tax & Gross Amounts

Our free VAT / Sales Tax Calculator helps you instantly calculate prices with or without tax. Enter the net or gross amount, choose a tax rate (VAT or US sales tax), and see:

Subtotal before tax
Tax amount
Total price including tax
Per-unit cost (with and without tax)
Effective tax rate

The calculator also supports multiple currencies (GBP £, USD $, EUR €, JPY ¥, INR ₹, CAD C$, AUD A$) so it can be used worldwide.

Why Use a VAT / Sales Tax Calculator?

Whether you’re a shopper, small business owner, or accountant, tax calculations can be confusing. This calculator makes it simple:

✅ Switch between VAT-inclusive (UK, EU) and Sales Tax (US)

✅ Enter either net price (excl. tax) or gross price (incl. tax)

✅ Apply presets (UK 20%, 5%, 0% or US average/state rates)

✅ Add shipping costs (taxable or not)

✅ Round totals (to .99, .95, nearest 0.05, or $/£1)

✅ Get per-unit pricing for bulk orders

✅ Share or copy results instantly

How to Use the Calculator

Select VAT mode (UK/EU) or Sales Tax mode (US).
Enter your unit price and quantity.
Add shipping cost (optional) and tick whether it’s taxable.
Choose the rate: either type in a % or select a preset (20% UK VAT, 8.875% NYC, etc.).
Pick whether you want to start with net (ex tax) or gross (incl. tax) price.
Select a rounding rule if needed (e.g., £19.99 retail pricing).
Hit Calculate — results appear instantly.

Example Calculations

UK Example – Forward VAT
Net price £100, VAT 20% → Tax £20, Total £120.
UK Example – Reverse VAT
Gross price £120, VAT 20% → Net £100, Tax £20.
US Example – Sales Tax
Price $50, Tax 8.875% (NYC) → Total $54.44.
Shipping with Tax
Subtotal £200 + Shipping £10 (taxable), VAT 20% → Total £252.

VAT vs Sales Tax Explained

VAT (Value Added Tax):
Common in the UK, EU, and many other countries.
Applied at every stage of the supply chain, but reclaimed by businesses.
Prices shown to consumers usually include VAT.
Sales Tax:
Common in the US.
Charged only at the final point of sale.
Rates vary by state and city (from ~4% to 10%+).
Prices shown in stores are usually before tax, with tax added at checkout.

FAQs – Countdown Timer

Q: How do I calculate VAT from a total price?
Divide the gross amount by (1 + VAT rate). Example: £120 ÷ 1.20 = £100 net, £20 VAT.

Q: What’s the difference between VAT-inclusive and VAT-exclusive pricing?

VAT-inclusive: tax is already in the price (e.g., £120 incl. VAT).
VAT-exclusive: tax is added at checkout (e.g., £100 + 20% VAT = £120).

Q: Are shipping costs taxable?

In the UK, most shipping charges are VAT-able at the same rate as the goods.
In the US, shipping tax rules vary by state. Some tax it, others don’t.

Q: What are common VAT rates?

UK: 20% (standard), 5% (reduced), 0% (zero/exempt).
EU: ranges from 17% to 27% depending on the country.
US: sales tax varies by state, typically 4–10%.

Q: Why rounding rules?
Businesses often use psychological pricing (e.g., $19.99 or £9.95). This calculator lets you preview how rounding affects totals.