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State Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax using each state's actual combined rate.
Total with California sales tax
$217.70
- Tax amount
- $17.70
- Rate used
- 8.85%
How it works
Pick a state and this calculator applies its approximate combined state-plus-average-local sales tax rate automatically, instead of you having to look it up. Combined rates vary not just by state but by city and county within a state — this uses a representative average, so your actual local rate may be a bit higher or lower.
For an exact calculation with a rate you already know, use the general Sales Tax Calculator instead.
Formula
Tax amount = Price × (Combined rate % ÷ 100) Total = Price + Tax amount
Example
A $200 purchase in Illinois, where the combined average rate is about 8.86%: tax = $200 × 0.0886 = $17.72, total = $217.72.
Combined sales tax rate by state
Data reflects 2024
| State | Combined rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8.85% | 7.25% statewide base plus local district taxes that push many cities above 9%. |
| Texas | 8.2% | 6.25% statewide base; local jurisdictions can add up to 2% more. |
| Florida | 7% | 6% statewide base plus modest local surtaxes in most counties. |
| New York | 8.53% | 4% statewide base; NYC and many counties add local tax bringing totals near 8.875%. |
| New Jersey | 6.6% | Flat 6.625% statewide rate with little local variation. |
| Illinois | 8.86% | 6.25% statewide base; Chicago and Cook County add substantial local tax. |
| Pennsylvania | 6.34% | 6% statewide base; Philadelphia and Allegheny County add local tax. |
| Ohio | 7.24% | 5.75% statewide base plus county-level additions. |
| Georgia | 7.38% | 4% statewide base plus local option sales taxes in most counties. |
| North Carolina | 6.98% | 4.75% statewide base plus county-level additions. |
Combined rate = statewide base rate + an average local add-on. Actual local rates vary by city and county.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my receipt show a different rate than this calculator?
This uses an average combined rate for the state. Your specific city or county may charge a different local add-on than the statewide average this tool uses.
Which states have no sales tax?
Oregon, Montana, New Hampshire, Delaware, and Alaska (at the state level — some Alaska localities do charge local sales tax) have no statewide sales tax. All 10 states supported here do charge sales tax.
Is this the same as the general Sales Tax Calculator?
It uses the same math, but this version picks the tax rate for you based on the state you select. Use the general Sales Tax Calculator if you already know the exact local rate.
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