@VolvoGirl described the self-employment tax perfectly.
Here is a list of the State tax rates. If your state has a progressive tax rate (you pay more if you earn more) you will have to base your tax withholding on all of your earned income, not only the business.
A State-by-State Comparison of Income Tax Rates
From State Income Tax Rates
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