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Highest STATE rate in US at 7.25%. Includes mandatory 1.25% local add-on.
| Amount | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.89 | $10.89 |
| $25.00 | $2.24 | $27.24 |
| $50.00 | $4.47 | $54.47 |
| $100.00 | $8.94 | $108.94 |
| $250.00 | $22.35 | $272.35 |
| $500.00 | $44.70 | $544.70 |
| $1,000.00 | $89.40 | $1,089.40 |
2026 Sales Tax Rates — All 50 States
State rate, average local rate, and combined rate · Source: Tax Foundation, January 2026
| State | State Rate | Avg Local | Combined | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana🔴 Highest in US | 4.45% | 5.10% | 9.55% | HIGHEST combined rate in US tied with TN at 9.55%. |
| Tennessee🔴 Highest in US | 7.00% | 2.55% | 9.55% | HIGHEST combined rate in US tied with LA at 9.55%. Groceries taxed at 4%. |
| Arkansas🔴 3rd Highest | 6.50% | 2.97% | 9.47% | 3rd highest combined rate in US. |
| Illinois | 6.25% | 3.14% | 9.39% | Chicago reaches 10.25% combined. Eliminated 1% grocery tax Jan 1, 2026. |
| Alabama | 4.00% | 5.27% | 9.27% | Highest avg local rate in US. Groceries taxed at 3% (reduced rate). |
| Washington | 6.50% | 2.67% | 9.17% | 5th highest combined rate. Tacoma reaches 10.2%. |
| Oklahoma | 4.50% | 4.56% | 9.06% | 4th highest avg local rate. |
| California | 7.25% | 1.69% | 8.94% | Highest STATE rate in US at 7.25%. Includes mandatory 1.25% local add-on. |
| Kansas | 6.50% | 2.18% | 8.68% | |
| New York | 4.00% | 4.54% | 8.54% | NYC adds 4.5% local, total NYC rate 8.875%. Empire State has high local rates. |
| Arizona | 5.60% | 2.78% | 8.38% | |
| Nevada | 6.85% | 1.46% | 8.31% | |
| Texas | 6.25% | 1.94% | 8.19% | |
| Missouri | 4.23% | 3.93% | 8.16% | |
| Colorado | 2.90% | 4.99% | 7.89% | Lowest state rate at 2.9% but very high local rates averaging 4.99%. |
| New Mexico | 5.13% | 2.69% | 7.82% | |
| Minnesota | 6.88% | 0.53% | 7.41% | |
| Georgia | 4.00% | 3.40% | 7.40% | Many counties increased by ~1% in 2026 due to Floating Local Option Sales Tax. |
| South Carolina | 6.00% | 1.25% | 7.25% | |
| Ohio | 5.75% | 1.47% | 7.22% | |
| Utah | 6.10% | 1.04% | 7.14% | Includes mandatory 1.25% local add-on in state rate. |
| Mississippi | 7.00% | 0.07% | 7.07% | |
| Florida | 6.00% | 1.06% | 7.06% | |
| Indiana | 7.00% | 0.00% | 7.00% | No local sales taxes. Flat 7% statewide. |
| Rhode Island | 7.00% | 0.00% | 7.00% | No local sales taxes. Flat 7% statewide. |
| North Carolina | 4.75% | 2.24% | 6.99% | |
| Nebraska | 5.50% | 1.39% | 6.89% | |
| New Jersey | 6.63% | 0.00% | 6.60% | Salem County exempt from statewide rate — collects 3.3125% local only. |
| Connecticut | 6.35% | 0.00% | 6.35% | No local sales taxes. Flat 6.35% statewide. |
| Pennsylvania | 6.00% | 0.34% | 6.34% | |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% | 0.00% | 6.25% | No local sales taxes. Flat 6.25% statewide. Groceries exempt. |
| Vermont | 6.00% | 0.18% | 6.18% | |
| South Dakota | 4.20% | 1.90% | 6.10% | Temporarily reduced from 4.5% to 4.2% (reverts after 4 years). |
| West Virginia | 6.00% | 0.04% | 6.04% | |
| Idaho | 6.00% | 0.03% | 6.03% | |
| Iowa | 6.00% | 0.00% | 6.00% | |
| Kentucky | 6.00% | 0.00% | 6.00% | No local sales taxes. Flat 6% statewide. |
| Maryland | 6.00% | 0.00% | 6.00% | No local sales taxes. Flat 6% statewide. |
| Michigan | 6.00% | 0.00% | 6.00% | No local sales taxes. Flat 6% statewide. |
| Washington DC | 6.00% | 0.00% | 6.00% | |
| North Dakota | 5.00% | 0.93% | 5.93% | |
| Virginia | 5.30% | 0.33% | 5.63% | Includes mandatory 1% local add-on. Grocery rate reduced to 1% in 2023. |
| Maine | 5.50% | 0.00% | 5.50% | No local sales taxes. Flat 5.5% statewide. |
| Wisconsin | 5.00% | 0.44% | 5.44% | |
| Wyoming | 4.00% | 1.36% | 5.36% | |
| Hawaii | 4.00% | 0.50% | 4.50% | Technically a General Excise Tax (GET), not sales tax. Broadest base in US. |
| Alaska | 0.00% | 1.82% | 1.82% | No state tax. Local govts can levy up to ~7.5%. Avg local 1.82%. |
| Delaware | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% ✓ | NOMAD — No Sales Tax |
| Montana | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% ✓ | NOMAD — No Sales Tax |
| New Hampshire | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% ✓ | NOMAD — No Sales Tax |
| Oregon | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% ✓ | NOMAD — No Sales Tax |
Average local rates are population-weighted averages. Actual local rates vary by city and county. Updated January 2026. Source: Tax Foundation.
Sales Tax Rates in Major US Cities
Combined rate including state + all local taxes · Click to use in calculator
How US Sales Tax Works in 2026
Why Sales Tax Varies So Much
Unlike income tax which is set at the federal and state level, sales tax is levied by states, counties, cities, and special districts — all of which can stack on top of each other. Colorado's state rate is just 2.9%, but local taxes average an additional 4.99%, reaching nearly 8% combined. Chicago reaches 10.25% when all local taxes are combined. Understanding your combined rate — not just the state rate — is essential for accurate budgeting.
The NOMAD States with No Sales Tax
Five states have no general sales tax: New Hampshire, Oregon, Montana, Alaska, and Delaware — remembered by the acronym NOMAD. Delaware and Oregon have no sales tax at any level. New Hampshire and Montana have no state tax but allow some local taxes. Alaska has no state tax but allows local jurisdictions to levy their own, averaging 1.82%. Shopping in these states can save significant money on large purchases like electronics, furniture, and clothing.
Product Exemptions That Reduce Your Tax Bill
Most states exempt certain product categories from sales tax. Prescription drugs are exempt in all 50 states. Unprepared groceries are exempt in most states — though Alabama, Mississippi, and South Dakota tax them at full rate. Clothing is exempt in New York (under $110/item), Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Minnesota, and Vermont. Digital goods rules vary widely — some states tax streaming services while others exempt them entirely.
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