What is the formula for calculating the sales tax?

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To calculate the sales tax that is included in a company's receipts from items subject to sales tax, divide the receipts by 1 + the sales tax rate. For example, if the sales tax rate is 6%, divide the total amount of receipts by 1.06. If the sales tax rate is 7.25%, divide the total receipts by 1.072...
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To calculate sales tax in company receipts then just divide the entire receipts divided by (sales rate plus 1). For eg.:- If a company sells TV for Rs 21,000. If sales tax is 5%. then C.P of TV will be Rs. 21,000 / 1.05 = Rs. 20,000.
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