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Sales Tax Calculator
Built and maintained by Chandranshu Kumar · Figures from the IRS, SSA, BLS and Freddie Mac
Highest combined rates
| State | Average combined rate |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 9.56% |
| Tennessee | 9.55% |
| Arkansas | 9.45% |
| Washington | 9.38% |
| Alabama | 9.29% |
No statewide sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon. Rates shown are average combined state and local, so your city may differ. Not tax advice.
How the sales tax is worked out
Sales tax is the price multiplied by the rate. On a $100 purchase in California the rate used here is 8.85%, so the tax is $9 and the total at the register is $109.
The rate shown for each state is an average that combines the statewide rate with typical local city and county rates. Because those local rates change from one town to the next, your exact charge can sit a little above or below the figure here. The methodology notes where the averages come from.
Common questions
Which states have no sales tax?
Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon charge no statewide sales tax. Alaska lets towns add their own, so a few places there still charge a bit.
How do I add sales tax to a price?
Multiply the price by the rate to get the tax, then add it on. At 8.85%, a $100 item costs $8.85 in tax and $108.85 in total.
Why does my receipt show a different rate?
The rates here are state-level averages. A specific city or county can set its own local rate on top of the state rate, so a receipt from one town often differs from the same purchase a few miles away.
Is everything subject to sales tax?
No. Many states leave groceries, prescription drugs or clothing untaxed or charge them at a lower rate, and the rules differ by state. This tool applies one average rate to the whole amount, so it fits a general purchase rather than an exempt item.