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title: "Iowa Sales Tax Calculator (6.94% Average Rate) | TaxWren"
description: "Iowa's state sales tax rate is 6%. With local taxes averaging 0.94% (up to 2%), the typical combined rate is 6.94%, ranked 29 of 51. Add or remove Iowa sales tax from any amount. Rates as of July 1, 2026."
url: https://taxwren.com/sales-tax-calculator/iowa
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2026 tax year · updated Oct 10, 2026

# Iowa sales tax calculator

Iowa's state sales tax rate is 6%. With local taxes averaging 0.94% (up to 2%), the typical combined rate is 6.94%, ranked 29 of 51.

Total with tax

$106.94

Combined rate 6.943%

- Price before tax: $100.00
- State sales tax (6%): $6.00
- Local sales tax (0.943%): $0.94
- Total sales tax: $6.94

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.

## Iowa sales tax on common amounts

At the average combined rate of 6.94%.

| Price | Sales tax | Total |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $10.00 | $0.69 | $10.69 |
| $50.00 | $3.47 | $53.47 |
| $100.00 | $6.94 | $106.94 |
| $500.00 | $34.71 | $534.71 |
| $1,000.00 | $69.43 | $1,069.43 |
| $5,000.00 | $347.14 | $5,347.14 |

## Iowa vs. neighboring states

| State | State rate | Avg. local | Combined |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Illinois](/sales-tax-calculator/illinois) | 6.25% | 2.73% | 8.98% |
| [Missouri](/sales-tax-calculator/missouri) | 4.23% | 4.22% | 8.44% |
| [Minnesota](/sales-tax-calculator/minnesota) | 6.88% | 1.26% | 8.14% |
| [Nebraska](/sales-tax-calculator/nebraska) | 5.5% | 1.48% | 6.98% |
| Iowa | 6% | 0.94% | 6.94% |
| [South Dakota](/sales-tax-calculator/south-dakota) | 4.2% | 1.91% | 6.11% |
| [Wisconsin](/sales-tax-calculator/wisconsin) | 5% | 0.72% | 5.72% |

Rates as of July 1, 2026: [Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates](https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/2026-sales-tax-rates-midyear/). Local rates vary by city and county; check with the [Iowa revenue department](https://revenue.iowa.gov) for an exact address.

## Iowa sales tax FAQ

### What is the sales tax rate in Iowa?

Iowa's state sales tax rate is 6%. With local taxes averaging 0.94% (up to 2%), the typical combined rate is 6.94%, ranked 29 of 51.

### How much is the sales tax on $100 in Iowa?

About $6.94 at the average combined rate of 6.94%, so $100 becomes $106.94. Your city's rate may be higher or lower.

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