Address first, arithmetic second
Use the rate for the sale's destination
New York has a 4% state sales tax plus local rates. Jurisdiction boundaries and special rates mean a ZIP-code average is not enough.
$100 example using an entered 8.875% rate$8.88 tax
- Price before tax
- $100.00
- Total
- $108.88
- Rate entered
- 8.875%
Taxability comes before multiplication
This calculator does not decide whether an item or service is taxable, which destination controls, or whether an exemption applies.
Common questions
Questions people ask before using this page
Is New York sales tax just the 4% state rate?
No. Local rates can apply in addition to the state rate, and special rules can change the treatment.
Which address controls the sales-tax rate?
Use the destination and sourcing rules that apply to the transaction, then verify the current combined rate with the state lookup.
Does the calculator determine taxability?
No. It adds or extracts the verified rate entered by the user after taxability and destination are confirmed.