Sales Tax Calculator
Add sales tax to a price or work out the pre-tax price from a receipt total, using your state's rate plus any county or city rate.
Price and location
| Price before tax | $100.00 |
| State tax (7.25%) | $7.25 |
| Local tax (0%) | $0.00 |
| Total | $107.25 |
Many items are exempt or taxed at reduced rates in some states — groceries, prescription drugs and clothing are common examples. Local rates vary by ZIP code.
Quick answer
Sales tax is set by each state, and most counties and cities add their own rate on top. State rates in 2026 range from 0% in Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon to 7.25% in California. A $100 purchase in a place with a combined 8.25% rate costs $108.25; to find the pre-tax price from a receipt total, divide by 1.0825.
How sales tax is calculated
Sales tax = price × combined rate, where the combined rate is the state rate plus any county, city and special-district rates. The total you pay is price + tax.
To work backwards from a total that already includes tax, divide by (1 + combined rate). On a $108.25 receipt at 8.25%, the pre-tax price is $108.25 ÷ 1.0825 = $100.
What is and is not taxed
- Many states exempt groceries or tax them at a lower rate; others tax them in full.
- Prescription drugs are exempt almost everywhere; clothing is exempt in a few states (for example Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Minnesota for most items).
- Services are taxed in some states and not in others.
- Online purchases are taxed based on where the item is delivered.
- Alaska has no state sales tax but many Alaskan cities levy local sales tax.
Sales tax and your federal return
If you itemize deductions, you can deduct either state income tax or state and local sales tax on Schedule A, within the state and local tax (SALT) cap. People in states with no income tax often choose sales tax. Most taxpayers take the standard deduction instead, in which case sales tax is not deductible.
Reference tables & worked examples
| State | State rate | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 4% | $4.00 |
| Alaska | 0% | $0.00 |
| Arizona | 5.6% | $5.60 |
| Arkansas | 6.5% | $6.50 |
| California | 7.25% | $7.25 |
| Colorado | 2.9% | $2.90 |
| Connecticut | 6.35% | $6.35 |
| Delaware | 0% | $0.00 |
| District of Columbia | 6% | $6.00 |
| Florida | 6% | $6.00 |
| Georgia | 4% | $4.00 |
| Hawaii | 4% | $4.00 |
| Idaho | 6% | $6.00 |
| Illinois | 6.25% | $6.25 |
| Indiana | 7% | $7.00 |
| Iowa | 6% | $6.00 |
| Kansas | 6.5% | $6.50 |
| Kentucky | 6% | $6.00 |
| Louisiana | 5% | $5.00 |
| Maine | 5.5% | $5.50 |
| Maryland | 6% | $6.00 |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% | $6.25 |
| Michigan | 6% | $6.00 |
| Minnesota | 6.875% | $6.88 |
| Mississippi | 7% | $7.00 |
| Missouri | 4.225% | $4.22 |
| Montana | 0% | $0.00 |
| Nebraska | 5.5% | $5.50 |
| Nevada | 6.85% | $6.85 |
| New Hampshire | 0% | $0.00 |
| New Jersey | 6.625% | $6.63 |
| New Mexico | 4.875% | $4.88 |
| New York | 4% | $4.00 |
| North Carolina | 4.75% | $4.75 |
| North Dakota | 5% | $5.00 |
| Ohio | 5.75% | $5.75 |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% | $4.50 |
| Oregon | 0% | $0.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 6% | $6.00 |
| Rhode Island | 7% | $7.00 |
| South Carolina | 6% | $6.00 |
| South Dakota | 4.2% | $4.20 |
| Tennessee | 7% | $7.00 |
| Texas | 6.25% | $6.25 |
| Utah | 6.1% | $6.10 |
| Vermont | 6% | $6.00 |
| Virginia | 5.3% | $5.30 |
| Washington | 6.5% | $6.50 |
| West Virginia | 6% | $6.00 |
| Wisconsin | 5% | $5.00 |
| Wyoming | 4% | $4.00 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate sales tax?
Multiply the price by the combined state and local rate. $250 at 7% is $17.50 of tax, for a total of $267.50.
How do I find the price before tax?
Divide the total by (1 + rate). $53.50 at 7% ÷ 1.07 = $50 before tax.
Which states have no sales tax?
Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon have no statewide sales tax, although some Alaskan cities charge local sales tax.
Which state has the highest sales tax?
California has the highest state rate at 7.25%. Combined with local taxes, some places in Louisiana, Tennessee, Arkansas, Washington and Alabama exceed 9%.
Why is my receipt rate higher than the state rate?
Counties, cities and special districts add their own rates. Enter the extra percentage as the local rate in the calculator.
Is sales tax charged on online purchases?
Yes, in states with a sales tax. Online sellers collect tax based on the delivery address.
Sources
Estimates for general information only — not tax, legal or financial advice. Check your payslip, employer or a qualified adviser before acting.
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