Reverse Sales Tax Calculator
$62.50 + 19% tax= $52.52 Original Price (before tax)
See exactly how we calculated the pre-tax price from your tax-inclusive amount. Our step-by-step breakdown shows the precise mathematics behind removing sales tax from a total price.
Final price with tax: $62.50
Convert tax rate to decimal: 19% ÷ 100 = 0.190
Calculate divisor (1 + tax rate): 1 + 0.190 = 1.190
Divide final price by divisor: $62.50 ÷ 1.190 = $52.52
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How It Works
To find the original price before tax, divide the tax-inclusive amount by (1 + tax rate as decimal). This calculator handles the math for you, showing each step of the process.
The Formula
Original Price = Final Price ÷ (1 + Tax Rate%/100)
Example Calculation
For a final price of $62.50 with 19% tax rate, divide $62.50 by (1 + 19/100) to get the original price of $52.52. The tax amount is $9.98.