Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax amount and total price for any purchase by state.
By Evan Carter · Updated August 15, 2026
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$109
Including sales tax
How US Sales Tax Works
Sales tax is a consumption tax that state and local governments add to the sale of goods and, in many places, certain services. Unlike income tax, which depends on what you earn, sales tax depends on what you buy and where you buy it. The seller collects the tax at checkout and passes it to the government, so it appears as a separate line added to the price you pay. The math itself is straightforward: the purchase price is multiplied by the combined rate to get the tax, and that tax is added to the price for the total. This calculator handles that calculation for you using rate data from the Tax Foundation cited on this page.
How Combined State and Local Rates Work
The rate you actually pay is usually built from more than one layer. The state sets a base rate that applies across the whole state, and then cities, counties, and special districts can stack their own local rates on top. The sum of these layers is the combined rate, and it is the number that determines your total tax. Because local layers differ from place to place, two stores in the same state, or even across the street from one another, can charge different combined rates. In some states the local portion can rival or exceed the state portion, which is why a single statewide number does not tell the whole story.
2026 Sales Tax Rates in All 50 States
The full table the calculator draws from — the statewide rate, the population-weighted average of local rates, and the combined figure, per Tax Foundation data as of January 1, 2026. Five states (Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon) levy no statewide sales tax, though Alaska localities may charge their own. New Jersey's small negative local average is real: Salem County's reduced rate nets against the statewide rate in the Tax Foundation's methodology.
| State | State Rate | Avg. Local Rate | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 4% | 5.46% | 9.46% |
| Alaska | 0% | 1.82% | 1.82% |
| Arizona | 5.6% | 2.92% | 8.52% |
| Arkansas | 6.5% | 2.96% | 9.46% |
| California | 7.25% | 1.74% | 8.99% |
| Colorado | 2.9% | 4.99% | 7.89% |
| Connecticut | 6.35% | 0% | 6.35% |
| Delaware | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Florida | 6% | 0.98% | 6.98% |
| Georgia | 4% | 3.49% | 7.49% |
| Hawaii | 4% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Idaho | 6% | 0.03% | 6.03% |
| Illinois | 6.25% | 2.71% | 8.96% |
| Indiana | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Iowa | 6% | 0.94% | 6.94% |
| Kansas | 6.5% | 2.19% | 8.69% |
| Kentucky | 6% | 0% | 6% |
| Louisiana | 5% | 5.11% | 10.11% |
| Maine | 5.5% | 0% | 5.5% |
| Maryland | 6% | 0% | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% | 0% | 6.25% |
| Michigan | 6% | 0% | 6% |
| Minnesota | 6.875% | 1.26% | 8.14% |
| Mississippi | 7% | 0.06% | 7.06% |
| Missouri | 4.225% | 4.22% | 8.44% |
| Montana | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Nebraska | 5.5% | 1.48% | 6.98% |
| Nevada | 6.85% | 1.39% | 8.24% |
| New Hampshire | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| New Jersey | 6.625% | -0.02% | 6.6% |
| New Mexico | 4.875% | 2.79% | 7.67% |
| New York | 4% | 4.54% | 8.54% |
| North Carolina | 4.75% | 2.25% | 7% |
| North Dakota | 5% | 2.09% | 7.09% |
| Ohio | 5.75% | 1.54% | 7.29% |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% | 4.56% | 9.06% |
| Oregon | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% | 0.34% | 6.34% |
| Rhode Island | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| South Carolina | 6% | 1.49% | 7.49% |
| South Dakota | 4.2% | 1.91% | 6.11% |
| Tennessee | 7% | 2.61% | 9.61% |
| Texas | 6.25% | 1.95% | 8.2% |
| Utah | 6.1% | 1.32% | 7.42% |
| Vermont | 6% | 0.39% | 6.39% |
| Virginia | 5.3% | 0.47% | 5.77% |
| Washington | 6.5% | 3.01% | 9.51% |
| West Virginia | 6% | 0.59% | 6.59% |
| Wisconsin | 5% | 0.72% | 5.72% |
| Wyoming | 4% | 1.56% | 5.56% |
What Is and Is Not Taxable
Not every purchase is taxed the same way. States commonly carve out exemptions or reduced rates for specific categories, and the rules are far from uniform across the country. The treatment of services is even less consistent, since some states tax a broad range of services while others tax very few.
- Groceries and unprepared food are exempt or taxed at a reduced rate in many states.
- Prescription medications are frequently exempt, while over-the-counter items may not be.
- Clothing is sometimes exempt or partially exempt, depending on the state.
- Services range from fully taxable to fully exempt depending on the jurisdiction.
Online Purchases and Use Tax
Sales tax is not limited to in-store purchases. Most online retailers now collect sales tax based on the buyer's shipping address, so an item ordered online is generally taxed at the combined rate for where it is delivered rather than where the seller is located. When a seller does not collect the tax, many states expect buyers to pay an equivalent use tax directly, which most commonly arises on out-of-state or large online purchases. For everyday planning, entering the combined rate for your own location gives a realistic estimate of what an online order will cost, because that destination rate is typically the one that applies at checkout.
Example: $200 at a Combined 8% Rate
Suppose a shopper buys a hypothetical item priced at a round two hundred dollars in an area with a combined rate of, for illustration only, eight percent. These figures are not tied to any real location. The tax is the price multiplied by the rate, which here would be sixteen dollars, and the total comes to two hundred sixteen dollars. If the same shopper crossed into a neighboring district with a different local rate, the tax portion would change even though the item price did not. The live calculator above runs this same arithmetic with the actual combined rate for the state you select, and you can adjust the rate to match your exact locality.
Why the Register Receipt May Differ
The output is a reliable estimate for everyday planning, but a few caveats are worth keeping in mind so you read it correctly.
- It applies one combined rate to the entire purchase, so exempt or reduced- rate items may differ from the figure shown.
- Local rates vary within a state and change over time, so your exact rate may differ from the representative one.
- Special district taxes and certain product-specific taxes are not modeled separately.
For high-value purchases or business use, confirm the exact combined rate with your state or local tax authority, or read it from a recent receipt, and enter that rate to refine the estimate. The rate data behind this tool is based on Tax Foundation figures cited on this page and is updated periodically as jurisdictions revise their rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is sales tax calculated?
Sales tax is found by multiplying the purchase price by the combined tax rate, then adding that amount to the price for the total. As a purely illustrative example, if a hypothetical item costs one hundred dollars and the combined rate were ten percent, the tax would be ten dollars and the total one hundred ten dollars. The calculator does this automatically using the actual rate for the state you select.
What is the difference between state and local sales tax?
The state rate is set by the state government and applies everywhere in the state. Local sales tax is added on top by cities, counties, or special districts, so two addresses in the same state can have different total rates. Your combined rate is the state rate plus any applicable local rates. The calculator uses a combined rate for the state you choose, which you can adjust if you know your exact local rate.
Which states have no sales tax?
A few states do not impose a statewide sales tax, so purchases there may carry no state-level tax at all. Even in those states, however, some local jurisdictions are allowed to levy their own sales tax, so the total you pay can still vary by location. The calculator reflects whether the state you select has a statewide rate, based on current Tax Foundation data.
Are all items subject to sales tax?
No. Many states exempt or reduce the rate on certain categories, with groceries, prescription medications, and sometimes clothing being common examples. The exact rules differ from state to state and can even differ by locality. This calculator applies one combined rate to the full purchase price, so for exempt or specially taxed items you may need to adjust the rate to match the real charge.
Does sales tax apply to services as well as goods?
It depends on the jurisdiction. Sales tax has traditionally applied to physical goods, but many states now tax selected services too, and the list of taxable services varies widely. Some services are fully taxed, some are exempt, and some fall into gray areas. Because the rules are inconsistent, the calculator treats the amount you enter as a taxable purchase and applies the combined rate to it.
How do I find the exact rate for my address?
Combined rates can change from one neighborhood to the next because of overlapping local districts. The calculator starts with a representative combined rate for the state, which is a solid estimate for general planning. For an exact figure on a specific purchase, check your state or local tax authority, or read the rate from a recent receipt, then enter that rate to refine the result.
Where do the rates in this calculator come from?
The state and combined rates used here are based on Tax Foundation data cited on this page, reflecting the current data year. Sales tax rates are updated periodically as states and localities change them. Because local rates in particular shift over time and vary within a state, treat the result as a close estimate and confirm against an official source for high-value purchases.
This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Results should not be considered as financial advice. Actual amounts may vary based on additional factors not included in this calculator. Consult a qualified financial advisor for personalized advice.
Tax data is based on 2026 federal and state rates (IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32, Tax Foundation). State bracket thresholds may differ slightly from official figures due to rounding and inflation adjustments. Data is updated annually and may not reflect mid-year legislative changes.
See how we calculate and our editorial policy for the formulas, sources, and review process behind this tool.