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Houston Sales Tax Calculator

Calculate Houston area sales tax using an approximate typical combined rate. Local districts vary, so override the rate to match your receipt.

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Pre-Tax Price

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Combined Sales Tax Rate (%)

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Tax = Pre-Tax Price x (Combined Rate / 100)

Houston combines Texas state tax with local add-ons. The default is a common planning rate for the metro area.

Pre-tax $60 with an 8.25% default example gives about $4.95 tax and $64.95 total.

Not always. Texas local option rates differ by jurisdiction. Use the rate that matches your transaction location.

This calculator is for simple sales tax math. Use tax follows the same rate math when you owe tax on taxable purchases.

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