Pennsylvania sales tax calculator: calculate tax and total price

Pennsylvania sales tax calculator

Estimate PA sales/use tax with 6%, 7%, or 8% rates and tax-included pricing.

Common scenarios (presets)

Purchase amount (USD)USD

Enter the price before tax unless you toggle price includes tax.

Price includes tax?

If Yes, the calculator will back out the pre-tax price using the selected tax rate.

Location / rate areaIs the item/service taxable?

Advanced options

Type of transaction

Tax base includes shipping/handling/delivery/installation?

PA generally taxes the full purchase price without deducting these charges.

Returnable container charge separately stated?

Separately stated charges for returnable containers are not subject to tax.

Seller collected local tax?

If not collected, you may still owe local use tax in Allegheny/Philadelphia.

Results

Pre-tax base0,00 US$

State tax0,00 US$

Local tax0,00 US$

Total tax0,00 US$

Total price0,00 US$

Estimate only. Receipts may differ by $0.01 due to vendor rounding or tax tables.

Examples

Typical taxable purchase (PA 6%)

Amount $129.99, rate 6% → tax $7.80, total $137.79.

Tax included (Philadelphia 8%)

Total $54.00, rate 8% → base $50.00, tax $4.00.

This calculator estimates Pennsylvania Sales and Use Tax on a purchase, including the local add-on in Allegheny County and Philadelphia. It’s for shoppers, freelancers, and small sellers who need the tax amount and total, including tax-included prices. You’ll need the amount, whether it’s taxable, and where the sale/use happens (PA / Allegheny / Philadelphia). Pennsylvania’s state rate is 6% with local add-ons only in Allegheny County (+1%) and Philadelphia (+2%). If sales tax isn’t collected on a taxable purchase, use tax can apply at the same rate, with local use tax in Allegheny/Philadelphia. PA generally taxes the full purchase price without deducting shipping/handling/delivery/installation, with some exceptions (e.g., separately stated returnable containers). Verified 2026-01-28. Informational estimate only; for legal/accounting use, rely on official guidance and your invoice.

FAQs

When do I pay 6% vs 7% vs 8% in Pennsylvania?

6% statewide, 7% in Allegheny County, and 8% in Philadelphia.

Does Pennsylvania have local sales tax everywhere?

No—only Allegheny County and Philadelphia have the local add-on.

If a website didn’t charge me PA sales tax, am I done?

Not always. You may owe PA use tax (and possibly local use tax) when tax wasn’t collected.

Are clothes taxed in Pennsylvania?

Everyday clothing is generally not taxable, but formal wear and certain related items can be taxable.

Is grocery food taxed?

Grocery-type food and water are generally exempt, but prepared/ready-to-eat food is taxable.

Are restaurant meals and takeout taxed?

Generally yes—food and beverages sold by restaurants/caterers are typically taxable.

Why did my receipt tax shipping/delivery?

PA guidance can treat the taxable base as the full purchase price without deducting shipping/handling/delivery/installation.

Why is my calculated tax off by 1 cent?

Some sellers use rounding conventions or tax tables; small differences can occur.

Are medicine and medical supplies taxed?

Many prescription and nonprescription medicines and medical supplies are generally not taxed in PA guidance.

Does it matter where the seller is located vs where I live?

Local tax rules are tied to those jurisdictions; use tax can apply in Allegheny/Philadelphia when not collected.

Note: This calculator provides an estimate. Rates can vary by region and change over time. It is not tax advice.

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Sources

PA Department of Revenue — Sales, Use, and Hotel Occupancy Tax
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/revenue/taxes-and-revenue/tax-types-and-information/sales-use-and-hotel-occupancy-tax.html
Pennsylvania Department of Revenue · Pennsylvania, United States · Accessed: 2026-01-28
Sales and use tax overview and rate basics.
PA Department of Revenue — Tax rates
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/revenue/taxes-and-revenue/tax-types-and-information/sales-use-and-hotel-occupancy-tax/tax-rates.html
Pennsylvania Department of Revenue · Pennsylvania, United States · Accessed: 2026-01-28
State and local add-on rates (Allegheny/Philadelphia).
PA DOR FAQ — Local sales tax
https://revenue-pa.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4033/kw/local%20sales%20tax
Pennsylvania Department of Revenue · Pennsylvania, United States · Accessed: 2026-01-28
Local tax guidance and use tax considerations.
PA Code §60.7 (sales price definition)
https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/061/chapter60/s60.7.html
Pennsylvania Code · Pennsylvania, United States · Accessed: 2026-01-28
Sales price includes charges such as delivery/handling unless excluded.
PA REV-717 — Sales and Use Tax Guide
https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/revenue/documents/formsandpublications/formsforbusinesses/sut/documents/rev-717.pdf
Pennsylvania Department of Revenue · Pennsylvania, United States · Accessed: 2026-01-28
Taxability guidance for common items and exemptions.

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