Calculate sales tax for any US state, or use a custom rate
State rates use combined state + average local sales tax (Tax Foundation 2025). Actual rate at your address may vary.
Five US states have no statewide sales tax:
Unlike VAT in Europe or GST in many other countries, US sales tax is added at checkout rather than included in the displayed price. Most US states combine a state-level rate with optional county, city, and special-district rates — meaning two stores on opposite sides of a street can have different effective rates.
This calculator uses the average combined rate per state. For an exact rate, look up your destination ZIP code with your state's Department of Revenue.
It varies. Most states exempt unprepared groceries; some tax them at a reduced rate. A few states (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Minnesota) exempt most clothing. Restaurant meals are usually fully taxable.
If you buy something out of state (or online) without paying sales tax, many states require you to pay an equivalent "use tax" on your state tax return. Online retailers now collect sales tax in most states, but it still applies to occasional out-of-state purchases.