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Sales Tax

Sales tax by state, 2026

Every state's statewide base sales-tax rate, from 0% to California's 7.25%. Counties and cities usually add local taxes on top — pick your state for its rate and a calculator, or enter your combined local rate for the exact tax and total.

Your combined state + local rate. Most US rates fall between 4% and 10%.

Total with sales tax: $107

Total with sales tax

$107

Sales tax added
$7
Price before tax
$100

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Sales Tax Calculator results for three values of Purchase amount (before tax)
Purchase amount (before tax)
Total with sales tax$96$107+$11$118+$21
Sales tax added$6$7+$1$8+$1
Price before tax$90$100+$10$110+$20

Every other input stays at the value you set above — currently $100 for purchase amount (before tax). Differences are measured against the first column.

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Statewide base rates

5 states levy no statewide sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon. Rates shown are statewide only; your combined rate with local taxes is usually higher.

Alabama4%AlaskaNoneArizona5.6%Arkansas6.5%California7.25%Colorado2.9%Connecticut6.35%DelawareNoneFlorida6%Georgia4%Hawaii4%Idaho6%Illinois6.25%Indiana7%Iowa6%Kansas6.5%Kentucky6%Louisiana5%Maine5.5%Maryland6%Massachusetts6.25%Michigan6%Minnesota6.875%Mississippi7%Missouri4.225%MontanaNoneNebraska5.5%Nevada6.85%New HampshireNoneNew Jersey6.625%New Mexico4.875%New York4%North Carolina4.75%North Dakota5%Ohio5.75%Oklahoma4.5%OregonNonePennsylvania6%Rhode Island7%South Carolina6%South Dakota4.2%Tennessee7%Texas6.25%Utah6.1%Vermont6%Virginia5.3%Washington6.5%West Virginia6%Wisconsin5%Wyoming4%District of Columbia6%

Rates are statewide base rates for 2026 (source: Tax Foundation), shown to help you start — always confirm your exact combined rate with your state Department of Revenue.

Disclaimer: DayCents provides this calculator for educational purposes only. Results are estimates based on your inputs and the stated assumptions — they are not financial advice, a quote, or an offer of credit. Consult a qualified financial professional before making major money decisions.