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The Real Price Calculator
In America the price on the tag is not the price at the register: sales tax gets added at checkout, and in restaurants a tip is expected on top. Pick a state, set a tip, and see what things actually cost. For the full customs behind this math, read Tipping & Sales Tax.
- Price on the tag
- Sales tax (8.875% here)
- Tip (18%)
- You actually pay
- Per person
Tax rate = the state's general sales tax plus the average local rate (population-weighted), from the Tax Foundation, effective January 1, 2026. Your exact rate depends on the city: neighborhoods add their own local taxes on top of the state rate. Most states don't tax groceries or prescriptions. Some services (hotels, car rentals) carry extra lodging and rental taxes not shown here.
The same $100 dinner, state to state
With an 18% tip, tip calculated on the pre-tax amount.
Cheapest
Delaware (0%)
Priciest
Louisiana (10.11%)