Choose base price, total taxes or inclusive price to calculate, then enter the two known dollar amounts. Total taxes is an amount, not a percentage.
Inclusive Price Formula
The inclusive price is the final price after taxes are added to the base price. Choose the amount to calculate, then enter the other two values.
- Inclusive Price: the final total paid, including taxes.
- Base Price: the price before taxes are added.
- Total Taxes: the total dollar amount of tax added to the base price.
If you enter the base price and total taxes, the calculator adds them to find the inclusive price.
If you enter the inclusive price and total taxes, the calculator subtracts the taxes to find the base price.
If you enter the base price and inclusive price, the calculator subtracts the base price from the inclusive price to find the total taxes.
Common Inclusive Price Calculations
Use this table to check which two values you need for each calculation.
| What you know | What you can find | Formula |
|---|---|---|
| Base price and total taxes | Inclusive price | Base Price + Total Taxes |
| Inclusive price and total taxes | Base price | Inclusive Price – Total Taxes |
| Base price and inclusive price | Total taxes | Inclusive Price – Base Price |
These sample values show how tax amounts affect the final inclusive price.
| Base Price | Total Taxes | Inclusive Price |
|---|---|---|
| $50.00 | $4.00 | $54.00 |
| $100.00 | $8.25 | $108.25 |
| $250.00 | $20.00 | $270.00 |
Example
Example 1: Find the inclusive price.
You have a base price of $80.00 and total taxes of $6.40.
The inclusive price is $86.40.
Example 2: Find the total taxes.
You have a base price of $125.00 and an inclusive price of $135.31.
The total taxes are $10.31.
FAQ
What does inclusive price mean?
Inclusive price means the final price includes taxes. It is the amount you pay after the tax amount has been added to the base price.
Is total tax the same as the tax rate?
No. Total tax is a dollar amount, such as $8.25. A tax rate is a percentage, such as 8.25%. This calculator uses the total tax amount, not the tax rate.
Why do I need two known values?
There are three related values: base price, total taxes and inclusive price. Choose which one to calculate and enter the other two. Use nonnegative amounts in the same dollar currency with up to two decimal places; the calculator does not infer tax rules or rates.
