Know your true profit before you list.
The free eBay fee & profit calculator with exact, verified 2026 fee data — including the sales-tax detail most calculators miss.
✓ Fee schedule verified Oct 27, 2026 against eBay's official fee page
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Fee breakdown
| Sale total (incl. tax) | |
| Final value fee | |
| Per-order fee | |
| International fee (1.65%) | |
| Promoted Listings ad fee | |
| eBay takes | |
| Your product & ship costs |
Fees verified against eBay's official selling fees page (). Estimates only — your invoice is final.
2026 eBay fees at a glance
Final value fee tiers for the total amount of the sale (item + shipping + handling + sales tax), plus a per-order fee: $0.40, or $0.30 for orders of $10.00 or less.
Source: eBay — Selling fees (official). Below-Standard sellers pay +6%; "Very High" item-not-as-described rate adds +5% in affected categories.
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How much does eBay take in fees in 2026?
Most categories: 13.6% of the total amount of the sale up to $7,500 per item (2.35% above that), plus a $0.40 per-order fee ($0.30 for orders $10.00 or less). The total amount of the sale includes item price, shipping, handling and sales tax. Media categories pay 15.3%; jewelry 15%; watches tiered 15%/6.5%/3%.
Does eBay charge fees on sales tax?
Yes — this is the detail that trips people up. eBay's final value fee applies to the total amount of the sale including sales tax the buyer paid, even though eBay collects and remits that tax itself. A $30 item in an 8.25% tax state earns fees on $32.48, not $30.
Does the fee include shipping?
Yes. Shipping and handling you charge the buyer are part of the total amount of the sale, so you pay the final value fee on them. Your actual shipping cost is not reimbursed — that's why the calculator separates "shipping charged" from "your shipping cost."
What is the break-even price?
The sale price at which profit equals exactly $0 after all eBay fees, sales tax, and your costs. Listing below it means losing money on every sale. The calculator computes it automatically as you type.
Is MarginGauge free? Who runs it?
Completely free, supported by ads. Built by sellers who run a live eBay operation — the fee data is checked against eBay's official help pages and kept current. Not affiliated with eBay Inc.