Sales tax rates by state (2026)
The United States has no national sales tax. Each state sets its own rate, and most counties and cities add a local rate on top. The table shows each state's rate and the average combined state and local rate, based on Tax Foundation data as of July 1, 2026. Your exact rate depends on the city or county where you buy.
| State | State rate | Avg. combined |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 4% | 9.46% |
| Alaska | 0% | 1.82% |
| Arizona | 5.6% | 8.54% |
| Arkansas | 6.5% | 9.48% |
| California | 7.25% | 9.03% |
| Colorado | 2.9% | 7.89% |
| Connecticut | 6.35% | 6.35% |
| Delaware | 0% | 0.00% |
| District of Columbia | 6% | 6.00% |
| Florida | 6% | 6.98% |
| Georgia | 4% | 7.56% |
| Hawaii | 4% | 4.50% |
| Idaho | 6% | 6.03% |
| Illinois | 6.25% | 8.98% |
| Indiana | 7% | 7.00% |
| Iowa | 6% | 6.94% |
| Kansas | 6.5% | 8.71% |
| Kentucky | 6% | 6.00% |
| Louisiana | 5% | 10.13% |
| Maine | 5.5% | 5.50% |
| Maryland | 6% | 6.00% |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% | 6.25% |
| Michigan | 6% | 6.00% |
| Minnesota | 6.875% | 8.13% |
| Mississippi | 7% | 7.06% |
| Missouri | 4.225% | 8.45% |
| Montana | 0% | 0.00% |
| Nebraska | 5.5% | 6.98% |
| Nevada | 6.85% | 8.24% |
| New Hampshire | 0% | 0.00% |
| New Jersey | 6.625% | 6.62% |
| New Mexico | 4.875% | 7.67% |
| New York | 4% | 8.54% |
| North Carolina | 4.75% | 7.10% |
| North Dakota | 5% | 7.09% |
| Ohio | 5.75% | 7.29% |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% | 9.06% |
| Oregon | 0% | 0.00% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% | 6.34% |
| Rhode Island | 7% | 7.00% |
| South Carolina | 6% | 7.49% |
| South Dakota | 4.2% | 6.11% |
| Tennessee | 7% | 9.61% |
| Texas | 6.25% | 8.20% |
| Utah | 6.1% | 7.42% |
| Vermont | 6% | 6.43% |
| Virginia | 5.3% | 5.77% |
| Washington | 6.5% | 9.57% |
| West Virginia | 6% | 6.60% |
| Wisconsin | 5% | 5.72% |
| Wyoming | 4% | 5.39% |
Highest average combined rates: Louisiana (about 10.1%), Tennessee, Washington, Arkansas and Alabama (about 9.5%–9.6%). Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon have no general sales tax; Alaska has none at state level, but many towns charge a local one.
How to calculate sales tax
Adding tax to a price
Example: a $250 item in Chicago, Illinois (10.25% combined) → tax = $25.63, total = $275.63.
Finding the price before tax
Example: a receipt for $108.25 in a place with 8.25% tax → price = 108.25 ÷ 1.0825 = $100, tax = $8.25. Taking 8.25% of the total ($8.93) would overstate the tax.
What is taxed?
Rules differ a lot between states. Many states exempt groceries or tax them at a lower rate, most exempt prescription drugs, and some exempt clothing (for example Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Minnesota). Services are often untaxed. Many states also hold sales tax holidays, usually for back-to-school shopping. When you buy online, sellers generally collect tax based on the delivery address.
Buying a car? Vehicle sales tax is often charged on the price minus your trade-in. The auto loan calculator includes it in your monthly payment.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate sales tax?
Multiply the price by the tax rate and divide by 100. For a $80 purchase at 7% tax: 80 × 7 ÷ 100 = $5.60, so the total is $85.60. Or multiply the price by 1.07.
How do I work out the price before tax from a total?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $53.50 total with 7% tax: 53.50 ÷ 1.07 = $50.00 before tax, so the tax was $3.50.
Which states have no sales tax?
Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon have no general sales tax. Alaska has no state sales tax, but many local governments charge one.
Which state has the highest sales tax?
California has the highest statewide rate at 7.25%. Including local taxes, Louisiana has the highest average combined rate at about 10.1%, followed by Tennessee and Washington.
Why is my rate different from the table?
The combined figure is a population-weighted average across the state. Your actual rate depends on your city, county and any special districts, so check your receipt or your local tax office for the exact rate.
Rates are averages for information only. Your exact rate depends on your city, county and the type of product.