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California sales tax calculator

California's state sales tax rate is 7.25%. With local taxes averaging 1.78% (up to 5.25%), the typical combined rate is 9.03%, ranked 7 of 51.

What do you have?
$

Local rate defaults to the state's population-weighted average. Enter your city's rate for an exact figure.

Total with tax

$109.03

Combined rate 9.032%

Price before tax
$100.00
State sales tax (7.25%)
$7.25
Local sales tax (1.782%)
$1.78
Total sales tax
$9.03

Rates as of July 1, 2026 from the Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates. Some items (often groceries or medicine) are taxed differently; check your state's rules.

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California sales tax on common amounts

At the average combined rate of 9.03%.

California sales tax on common amounts
PriceSales taxTotal
$10.00$0.90$10.90
$50.00$4.52$54.52
$100.00$9.03$109.03
$500.00$45.16$545.16
$1,000.00$90.32$1,090.32
$5,000.00$451.59$5,451.59

California vs. neighboring states

Sales tax in California and neighboring states
StateState rateAvg. localCombined
California7.25%1.78%9.03%
Arizona5.6%2.94%8.54%
Nevada6.85%1.39%8.24%
Oregon0%0%0%
  • Three states levy mandatory, statewide, local add-on sales taxes at the state level: California (1.25%), Utah (1.25%), and Virginia (1%). We include these in their state sales tax.

Rates as of July 1, 2026: Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates. Local rates vary by city and county; check with the California revenue department for an exact address.

California sales tax FAQ

What is the sales tax rate in California?

California's state sales tax rate is 7.25%. With local taxes averaging 1.78% (up to 5.25%), the typical combined rate is 9.03%, ranked 7 of 51.

How much is the sales tax on $100 in California?

About $9.03 at the average combined rate of 9.03%, so $100 becomes $109.03. Your city's rate may be higher or lower.