Formula
Total = Price × 1.045 (Tax = Price × 0.045)
Pre-tax Price = Total ÷ 1.045
Hawaii sales tax table (4.5%)
| Pre-tax Price | Tax (4.5%) | Total Price |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.45 | $10.45 |
| $20.00 | $0.90 | $20.90 |
| $25.00 | $1.13 | $26.13 |
| $50.00 | $2.25 | $52.25 |
| $75.00 | $3.38 | $78.38 |
| $100.00 | $4.50 | $104.50 |
| $150.00 | $6.75 | $156.75 |
| $200.00 | $9.00 | $209.00 |
| $250.00 | $11.25 | $261.25 |
| $500.00 | $22.50 | $522.50 |
| $1,000.00 | $45.00 | $1,045.00 |
| $2,500.00 | $112.50 | $2,612.50 |
| $5,000.00 | $225.00 | $5,225.00 |
About Hawaii sales tax
State Base Rate4%
Avg. Combined Rate4.5%
Max Local Rate0.5%
Hawaii levies a 4% General Excise Tax (GET) on businesses rather than a traditional retail sales tax, plus a 0.5% county surcharge in Honolulu, Kauai, Hawaii, and Maui counties (4.5% total). Businesses commonly pass up to 4.712% on to consumers.