Calculating Commission & Sales Tax

One of the categories for points towards future booth selection is your gross sales (1 point per $1,000). As sales that occur outside of the Sales Booth aren't included in the LAAF accounting system (only the 20% commission is recorded when it is paid), unless those sales are reported, the sales points won't be accurately captured for inclusion in your booth selection points total.

If you need assistance in calculating the 20% commission and its tax, this calculator will help - Percentage Calculator

Here's an example for a sale price of $1250:

1. Calculate the 20% Commission

Enter "20" and"1250.00" and hit "CALCULATE". $250.00 is the 20% commission to be paid to LAAF. 

2. Calculate the tax

Clear the calculator. Enter "7.75" and "250.00" and hit "CALCULATE".  $19.375 is the tax to include in the payment to LAAF.

3. Total  the two and write the check

Add "$250.00" and "$19.38". The payment to send to LAAF is $269.38

The attached revised 2025 Commissioned Sales Report now includes a space for the sales tax.

If you have any questions, contact either Laura Novak-Roesgen or Jeff Nadler.

The form below is for your use to report these sales; the deadline is December 15th. The 20% commissions and tax should be paid by check and mailed to Laguna Art-A-Fair, P.O. Box 547, Laguna Beach, CA 92652.