Sales Tax Calculator by State and City 2026
Sales tax for any state and the 50 largest US cities as of 2026: state + local rate, tax on a price, reverse calculation from a tax-inclusive total, and a ranking of all 51 combined rates. Rates checked against state revenue departments.
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Combined sales tax rates in all 50 states + DC (1 July 2026)
In short
US sales tax is the state rate plus local add-ons: from 0% in Oregon, Montana, New Hampshire, Delaware and (statewide) Alaska to 10.13% average in Louisiana, with big-city rates such as Seattle 10.55%, Chicago and Los Angeles 10.25%, New York City 8.875%, Texas cities 8.25% and Miami 7%. On a $1,250 purchase in Chicago the tax is $128.13.
Who this is for: Shoppers, online sellers, travellers and anyone comparing the cost of a purchase across states or working out the tax hidden in a receipt total.
How US sales tax works — state and city rates in 2026
US sales tax is a state rate plus local add-ons — counties, cities, transit and special districts — collected together at the register. Forty-five states and DC have a state sales tax (Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon do not; Alaska lets localities charge up to 7.85%). As of 1 July 2026 the highest combined averages are Louisiana 10.13%, Tennessee 9.61%, Washington 9.57%, Arkansas 9.48% and Alabama 9.46%; the lowest among states with a tax are Hawaii 4.50%, Wyoming 5.39%, Maine 5.50% and Wisconsin 5.72%.
Inside a big city the rate is usually above the state average: Seattle 10.55%, Chicago and Los Angeles 10.25%, San Jose, New Orleans and Birmingham 10.00%, Nashville and Memphis 9.75%, Denver 9.15%, Phoenix 9.10%, St. Louis 9.68%, Minneapolis 9.025%, New York City 8.875%. Texas cities almost all sit at the 8.25% statutory cap. The city list holds the 50 largest cities with rates checked against state revenue-department tables in October 2026; use "Custom rate" for any other address (your receipt or the state's rate lookup gives the exact figure).
| Highest combined (city) | Rate | No sales tax |
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| Seattle, WA | 10.55% | Portland, OR · Anchorage, AK · Wilmington, DE · Montana · New Hampshire |
| Chicago, IL · Los Angeles, CA | 10.25% | |
| San Jose, CA · New Orleans, LA · Birmingham, AL | 10.00% |
See also: Car Affordability Calculator, State Income Tax Calculator, Property Tax Calculator by County, Margin vs Markup Calculator.
Assumptions
- Combined rate = state rate + local rate for the city selected (50 largest cities, checked October 2026) or the state's average local rate (Tax Foundation, 1 July 2026).
- Add mode: tax = price × rate; reverse mode: price = total ÷ (1 + rate).
- General merchandise rate only — product exemptions and special rates for food, clothing, vehicles, meals and lodging are not applied.
Worked example
6.25% state + 4.00% local (Cook County, Chicago home-rule and RTA) = 10.25%. Tax = $1,250 × 10.25% = $128.13; total $1,378.13. The same purchase costs $1,360.94 in New York City (8.875%), $1,353.13 in Houston (8.25%), $1,337.50 in Miami (7.0%) and $1,250 in Portland, Oregon. If a receipt shows $1,378.13 including tax, the pre-tax price is $1,378.13 ÷ 1.1025 = $1,250.
Frequently asked questions
Which states have no sales tax?
Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon have no statewide sales tax. Alaska allows local sales taxes up to 7.85% (Anchorage has none).
Which state has the highest sales tax?
By combined average, Louisiana (10.13%), then Tennessee (9.61%), Washington (9.57%), Arkansas (9.48%) and Alabama (9.46%) as of July 2026. California has the highest state-level rate, 7.25%.
Is sales tax charged on groceries?
Most states exempt unprepared food; a few tax it at a reduced rate (Illinois 1%, Missouri 1.225%, Utah 3%) and a handful tax it in full (Mississippi 7%, South Dakota 4.2%, Alabama cut to 2% in 2025). Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxed everywhere there is a sales tax.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total?
Divide the total by (1 + rate): $1,378.13 ÷ 1.1025 = $1,250 pre-tax, so the tax was $128.13. Choose "After tax" above and the calculator does this.
Do online purchases get charged sales tax?
Yes — since the 2018 Wayfair decision, sellers above a state's threshold (usually $100,000 of sales) must collect the rate at the delivery address, and marketplaces like Amazon collect for third-party sellers.
Is sales tax deductible?
Itemisers may deduct either state income tax or state sales tax (not both) within the SALT cap — $40,400 for 2026. Choosing sales tax usually only pays in no-income-tax states or after a big purchase such as a car.
People also ask
How much is sales tax in Texas?
6.25% state plus up to 2% local, so 8.25% in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth and El Paso — the statutory maximum.
What is the sales tax in California?
7.25% statewide (the highest state rate), with district taxes taking most cities to 8.6–10.25%: Los Angeles 10.25% (from Oct 2026), San Jose 10.0%, Sacramento 8.75%, San Francisco 8.625%, San Diego 7.75%.
What is the sales tax rate in Florida?
6% state plus a county surtax of 0–2%: Miami-Dade 7%, Jacksonville (Duval) and Tampa (Hillsborough) 7.5%, Orlando (Orange) 6.5%.
What is New York sales tax?
4% state; New York City adds 4.5% plus the 0.375% MCTD surcharge for 8.875%. Clothing and footwear under $110 are exempt from the state and city tax.
How much is sales tax on a car?
Usually the state (and often local) general rate on the purchase price after trade-in — 6.25% in Texas, 7.25%+ in California, 4% in Georgia (TAVT 7%), 0% in Oregon, Montana, New Hampshire, Delaware and Alaska — paid at registration.
What is the average sales tax in the US?
About 7.5% combined when states are averaged, and roughly 8–9% in most large cities; the population-weighted average is around 7.8%.
Which city has the highest sales tax?
Among the 50 largest cities, Seattle at 10.55% (Jan 2026), then Chicago and Los Angeles at 10.25%; some smaller California and Louisiana cities exceed 11%.
Do I pay sales tax in Oregon?
No — Oregon has no sales tax at any level, which is why Portland shoppers pay the shelf price. Oregon makes up for it with a 4.75–9.9% income tax.
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