Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax for any US state, or reverse the math to find the pre-tax price from a total you already paid.
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How sales tax is calculated
Sales tax is added on top of the price of an item at the point of sale. The forward formula is simple: total = price × (1 + rate), where rate is the combined state and local sales tax rate written as a decimal. To reverse the math and find the pre-tax price when you only know the total, divide instead of multiply: pre-tax price = total ÷ (1 + rate). Both formulas assume a single flat tax rate is applied to the entire purchase, which is true in most US states but can vary for specific product categories like groceries or clothing.
2026 sales tax rates by state
| State | State Rate | Avg. Local Rate | Combined Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 4.00% | 5.46% | 9.46% |
| Alaska | 0.00% | 1.82% | 1.82% |
| Arizona | 5.60% | 2.92% | 8.52% |
| Arkansas | 6.50% | 2.96% | 9.46% |
| California | 7.25% | 1.74% | 8.99% |
| Colorado | 2.90% | 4.99% | 7.89% |
| Connecticut | 6.35% | 0.00% | 6.35% |
| Delaware | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| District of Columbia | 6.00% | 0.00% | 6.00% |
| Florida | 6.00% | 0.98% | 6.98% |
| Georgia | 4.00% | 3.49% | 7.49% |
| Hawaii | 4.00% | 0.50% | 4.50% |
| Idaho | 6.00% | 0.03% | 6.03% |
| Illinois | 6.25% | 2.71% | 8.96% |
| Indiana | 7.00% | 0.00% | 7.00% |
| Iowa | 6.00% | 0.94% | 6.94% |
| Kansas | 6.50% | 2.19% | 8.69% |
| Kentucky | 6.00% | 0.00% | 6.00% |
| Louisiana | 5.00% | 5.11% | 10.11% |
| Maine | 5.50% | 0.00% | 5.50% |
| Maryland | 6.00% | 0.00% | 6.00% |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% | 0.00% | 6.25% |
| Michigan | 6.00% | 0.00% | 6.00% |
| Minnesota | 6.88% | 1.26% | 8.14% |
| Mississippi | 7.00% | 0.06% | 7.06% |
| Missouri | 4.22% | 4.22% | 8.44% |
| Montana | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Nebraska | 5.50% | 1.48% | 6.98% |
| Nevada | 6.85% | 1.39% | 8.24% |
| New Hampshire | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| New Jersey | 6.63% | -0.02% | 6.60% |
| New Mexico | 4.88% | 2.79% | 7.67% |
| New York | 4.00% | 4.54% | 8.54% |
| North Carolina | 4.75% | 2.25% | 7.00% |
| North Dakota | 5.00% | 2.09% | 7.09% |
| Ohio | 5.75% | 1.54% | 7.29% |
| Oklahoma | 4.50% | 4.56% | 9.06% |
| Oregon | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pennsylvania | 6.00% | 0.34% | 6.34% |
| Rhode Island | 7.00% | 0.00% | 7.00% |
| South Carolina | 6.00% | 1.49% | 7.49% |
| South Dakota | 4.20% | 1.91% | 6.11% |
| Tennessee | 7.00% | 2.61% | 9.61% |
| Texas | 6.25% | 1.95% | 8.20% |
| Utah | 6.10% | 1.32% | 7.42% |
| Vermont | 6.00% | 0.39% | 6.39% |
| Virginia | 5.30% | 0.47% | 5.77% |
| Washington | 6.50% | 3.01% | 9.51% |
| West Virginia | 6.00% | 0.59% | 6.59% |
| Wisconsin | 5.00% | 0.72% | 5.72% |
| Wyoming | 4.00% | 1.56% | 5.56% |
Rates as of January 1, 2026. Source: Tax Foundation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which US states have no sales tax?
Five states charge no statewide sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon. Alaska is a special case because some of its local jurisdictions still charge their own local sales tax even though there is no state-level tax.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total?
If you know the total price and the tax rate, divide the total by 1 plus the tax rate (as a decimal) to get the pre-tax price. For example, a $108.25 total at an 8.25% rate gives a pre-tax price of $108.25 / 1.0825 = $100. Use the "Reverse" mode above to do this automatically.
Why do local sales tax rates vary by city or county?
States set a base statewide sales tax rate, but cities, counties, and special taxing districts are often allowed to add their own local sales tax on top of it. That is why two addresses in the same state, even a few miles apart, can have different combined sales tax rates.
Is sales tax the same as VAT?
No. Sales tax is only collected once, at the final retail sale to the end consumer. VAT (value-added tax), used in most countries outside the US, is collected at every stage of production and distribution, with businesses claiming credits for VAT they already paid on inputs.
How often do sales tax rates change?
State and local governments can adjust sales tax rates at any time, though most changes take effect at the start of a calendar quarter (January, April, July, or October). This calculator is updated periodically to reflect current published rates.