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title: "Maine Sales Tax Calculator (5.5% Average Rate) | TaxWren"
description: "Maine's state sales tax rate is 5.5%. With local taxes averaging 0%, the typical combined rate is 5.5%, ranked 43 of 51. Add or remove Maine sales tax from any amount. Rates as of July 1, 2026."
url: https://taxwren.com/sales-tax-calculator/maine
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2026 tax year · updated Oct 10, 2026

# Maine sales tax calculator

Maine's state sales tax rate is 5.5%. With local taxes averaging 0%, the typical combined rate is 5.5%, ranked 43 of 51.

Total with tax

$105.50

Combined rate 5.5%

- Price before tax: $100.00
- State sales tax (5.5%): $5.50
- Local sales tax (0%): $0.00
- Total sales tax: $5.50

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.

## Maine sales tax on common amounts

At the average combined rate of 5.5%.

| Price | Sales tax | Total |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $10.00 | $0.55 | $10.55 |
| $50.00 | $2.75 | $52.75 |
| $100.00 | $5.50 | $105.50 |
| $500.00 | $27.50 | $527.50 |
| $1,000.00 | $55.00 | $1,055.00 |
| $5,000.00 | $275.00 | $5,275.00 |

## Maine vs. neighboring states

| State | State rate | Avg. local | Combined |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Maine | 5.5% | 0% | 5.5% |
| [New Hampshire](/sales-tax-calculator/new-hampshire) | 0% | 0% | 0% |

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 [Maine revenue department](https://www.maine.gov/revenue) for an exact address.

## Maine sales tax FAQ

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

Maine's state sales tax rate is 5.5%. With local taxes averaging 0%, the typical combined rate is 5.5%, ranked 43 of 51.

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

About $5.50 at the average combined rate of 5.5%, so $100 becomes $105.50. Your city's rate may be higher or lower.

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