Sales tax can sneak up on you — especially with larger purchases. Knowing how to figure it out ahead of time can save you from sticker shock at the register. Just take the item’s price and multiply it ...

Compare what you paid in sales tax to your state and local taxes. Deduct the larger of the two. But there's a catch. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

Net sales show the true revenue your business makes from selling products or services, after subtracting returns, allowances and discounts. To find net sales, begin with your total sales and deduct ...