Reverse Sales Tax Calculator San Francisco, CA
At 8.625% combined, San Francisco's sales tax adds up fast on large purchases. Enter your total amount below to strip out the tax and find the original price.
San Francisco Sales Tax Rate Details
The 8.625% combined rate in San Francisco breaks down as follows:
| Tax Component | Rate |
|---|---|
| California State Sales Tax | 7.25% |
| Local / County Tax (San Francisco County) | 1.375% |
| Total Combined Rate | 8.625% |
For authoritative California tax rate information, see the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
Reverse Tax Formula for San Francisco
To find the pre-tax price on any San Francisco purchase, divide the total by 1.0862:
Original Price = Total ÷ 1.0862
Example: $108.63 ÷ 1.0862 = $100.00Example Calculations — San Francisco
| Total Paid | Original Price | Tax Amount |
|---|---|---|
| $50.00 | $46.03 | $3.97 |
| $100.00 | $92.06 | $7.94 |
| $250.00 | $230.15 | $19.85 |
| $500.00 | $460.30 | $39.70 |
When to Use the San Francisco Rate
Use 8.625% when you're making a purchase within San Francisco city limits. Purchases made just outside the city may fall under a different county rate. When in doubt, check your receipt—the tax rate is usually printed there.
If you're calculating tax for an online purchase shipped to San Francisco, the seller may be required to collect California sales tax at the applicable local rate.
San Francisco Sales Tax – Common Questions
What is the sales tax rate in San Francisco?▼
San Francisco's combined sales tax rate is 8.625%, which includes California's 7.25% state tax plus 1.375% in local taxes.
How do I calculate the original price before tax in San Francisco?▼
Divide the total by 1.0862. For example: if you paid $108.63, the original pre-tax price was $100.00.
How much sales tax would I pay on a $100 purchase in San Francisco?▼
On a $100 pre-tax purchase in San Francisco, you'd pay $8.63 in sales tax, for a total of $108.63.
Can I reverse sales tax for San Francisco using just the rate?▼
Yes. The reverse sales tax formula is: Original Price = Total ÷ (1 + 8.625/100). Our calculator above does this automatically.