Japanese Consumption Tax Calculator

How to work out Japanese consumption tax

1. Choose whether the price you have is before tax or already includes it, then type it in yen.
2. Pick 10% for most goods and services, or 8% for food and non-alcoholic drinks bought to take away, and newspapers.
3. Choose how the tax is rounded to whole yen. Most shops round down.

Frequently asked questions

What is the consumption tax rate in Japan?

The standard rate is 10%. The reduced rate of 8% applies to food and non-alcoholic drinks (not eating in at a restaurant) and to newspapers delivered twice a week or more.

How do I find the tax inside a tax-included price?

Multiply by 10 and divide by 110 at the 10% rate, or multiply by 8 and divide by 108 at the 8% rate. ¥1,100 includes ¥100 of tax.

Why does rounding matter?

The tax is usually not a whole number of yen. Businesses choose whether to round down, up or to the nearest yen, and most round down.