Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax on any purchase by state. See state base rates, check if groceries are exempt, and find the total cost including tax.
Total Cost
$107.25
| Detail | Amount |
|---|---|
| Purchase Price | $100.00 |
| State Tax Rate | 7.250% |
| Sales Tax | $7.25 |
| Total | $107.25 |
Groceries are exempt from sales tax in California.
Sales Tax
$7.25Tax Rate
7.250%Total Cost
$107.25State-level base rates only. Many states allow cities and counties to add local sales taxes which are not included here. Check your local rate for exact calculations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have no sales tax?
Five states have no state sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon. Note that Alaska allows local jurisdictions to impose their own sales taxes, so some areas in Alaska do have sales tax.
Are groceries taxed?
Most states exempt groceries from sales tax. However, some states tax groceries at the full rate (Alabama, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Dakota) or at a reduced rate (Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia). Grocery definitions vary — prepared foods are usually taxed.
What about local sales taxes?
Many states allow cities and counties to add local sales taxes on top of the state rate. For example, the combined rate in Los Angeles, CA is 9.5% (7.25% state + 2.25% local). This calculator shows state-level rates only.
Which state has the highest sales tax?
California has the highest state-level rate at 7.25%. When combined with local taxes, Tennessee, Louisiana, Arkansas, Washington, and Alabama have some of the highest combined rates, often exceeding 9%.
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USTax Tools updates calculator assumptions and page copy against official source material. We publish for general educational use, not individualized tax advice.
Last reviewed
March 2026
Coverage
2025 sales tax rates
Primary sources
Tax Foundation and state revenue department data