IRS business rate from July 2026: 76¢
fuel, flights, van hire, shipping work
tent, walls, lights, weights
before sales tax
incl. travel and setup
| Scenario | Sales | Revenue | Profit | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slow | 12 | $1,020 | −$845 | −$28.16 |
| Average | 28 | $2,380 | $73 | $2.44 |
| Great | 45 | $3,825 | $1,049 | $34.96 |
Each $85 sale costs $25.50 in goods and $2.12 in card fees on average, leaving $57.38 toward the $1,533.20 show cost.
Sales tax is not revenue: add it on top of your prices and set it aside. Many states expect out-of-state vendors to register for a temporary sales tax permit before a fair.