How it is calculated
Sales tax is 5% or 10% depending on the goods, and many basic necessities are exempt. Service tax is 8% generally, and 6% for food and beverage, telecommunications, parking and logistics.
The scope was expanded from 1 July 2025 to include rental/leasing, construction, private healthcare, education and financial services. Rental/leasing has been 6% since 1 January 2026.
- Adding tax: tax = price × rate.
- Extracting tax: tax = inclusive price × rate ÷ (100 + rate).
Results are rounded to the nearest sen. The seller applies SST; this calculator does not decide which rate applies to a specific item.
Worked example
Adding 8% to RM250: SST is RM20, so the price including SST is RM270.
Extracting 5% from RM99.99: SST is RM4.76, so the price before SST is RM95.23.
Why your number may differ
The seller may round differently. Your item may carry a different rate, or be exempt. A service charge can also change the total on the bill.