Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax on any purchase, or reverse-calculate the pre-tax price from a total.
How Sales Tax Works
Sales tax is a consumption tax charged on goods and services at the point of sale. In the United States, sales tax is set at the state and local level. There is no federal sales tax. The tax is calculated as a percentage of the purchase price and added to the total at checkout. Forty-five states and Washington D.C. charge a state-level sales tax, while five states (Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon) have no state sales tax.
Average Combined Sales Tax Rates by State (2026)
Combined rates include both the state rate and the average local rate. Your actual rate depends on your city and county.
Alabama9.29%
Alaska1.82%
Arizona8.37%
Arkansas9.44%
California8.85%
Colorado7.81%
Connecticut6.35%
Delaware0.00%
Florida7.02%
Georgia7.38%
Hawaii4.44%
Idaho6.02%
Illinois8.83%
Indiana7.00%
Iowa6.94%
Kansas8.71%
Kentucky6.00%
Louisiana9.56%
Maine5.50%
Maryland6.00%
Massachusetts6.25%
Michigan6.00%
Minnesota7.49%
Mississippi7.07%
Missouri8.30%
Montana0.00%
Nebraska6.94%
Nevada8.23%
New Hampshire0.00%
New Jersey6.60%
New Mexico7.58%
New York8.52%
North Carolina6.99%
North Dakota6.96%
Ohio7.24%
Oklahoma8.99%
Oregon0.00%
Pennsylvania6.34%
Rhode Island7.00%
South Carolina7.44%
South Dakota6.40%
Tennessee9.55%
Texas8.20%
Utah7.19%
Vermont6.36%
Virginia5.75%
Washington9.38%
West Virginia6.55%
Wisconsin5.43%
Wyoming5.36%
Sales Tax FAQ
Which states have no sales tax?
Five states have no state-level sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon. However, Alaska allows local governments to impose their own sales taxes, so some areas of Alaska do charge sales tax.
Is sales tax included in the listed price?
In the United States, sales tax is almost never included in the listed price. The price you see on the shelf is the pre-tax price, and tax is added at checkout. This is different from most European countries where VAT is included in the displayed price.
Do I pay sales tax on online purchases?
Yes. Since the 2018 Supreme Court decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, states can require online retailers to collect sales tax even if the retailer has no physical presence in the state. Most major online retailers now collect sales tax in all states that impose one.
What items are exempt from sales tax?
Exemptions vary by state. Most states exempt groceries (unprepared food) and prescription medications. Some states also exempt clothing (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York for items under $110). Check your state's specific exemptions for details.