Sales Tax Calculator
Updated on 22 Oct 2026 · Checked by Aotob
$100.00 in California with 8.75% sales tax is $108.75.
The tax is $8.75: $7.25 to the state and $1.50 local.
Price with sales tax
$108.75
Cities and counties add their own rate on top of the state rate. Your receipt shows the combined rate.
Show the working
Combined rate = 7.25% + 1.5% = 8.75%
100.00 × 1.0875 = 108.75
Highest and lowest state rates
| State | State rate | Tax on your amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7.25% | 7.25 |
| Indiana | 7% | 7.00 |
| Mississippi | 7% | 7.00 |
| Rhode Island | 7% | 7.00 |
| Tennessee | 7% | 7.00 |
| Alaska | 0% | 0.00 |
| Delaware | 0% | 0.00 |
| Montana | 0% | 0.00 |
| New Hampshire | 0% | 0.00 |
| Oregon | 0% | 0.00 |
Questions people ask
Which states have no sales tax?
Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon have no statewide sales tax. Some Alaska towns charge a local one.
Why is my receipt rate higher than the state rate?
Counties, cities and special districts add their own rates. In many places the combined rate is 2 to 3 points above the state rate.
How do I take sales tax out of a total?
Divide the total by 1 plus the combined rate. At 8.75%, divide by 1.0875.
Updated 22 Oct 2026Source: State base rates (Tax Foundation 2025 table)Checked by AotobState base rates only; add your local rate.Report an issue