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title: "New Jersey Sales Tax Calculator (6.6% Average Rate) | TaxWren"
description: "New Jersey's state sales tax rate is 6.63%. With local taxes averaging 0% (up to 3.31%), the typical combined rate is 6.6%, ranked 30 of 51. Add or remove New Jersey sales tax from any amount. Rates as of July 1, 2026."
url: https://taxwren.com/sales-tax-calculator/new-jersey
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2026 tax year · updated Oct 10, 2026

# New Jersey sales tax calculator

New Jersey's state sales tax rate is 6.63%. With local taxes averaging 0% (up to 3.31%), the typical combined rate is 6.6%, ranked 30 of 51.

Total with tax

$106.63

Combined rate 6.625%

- Price before tax: $100.00
- State sales tax (6.625%): $6.63
- Local sales tax (0%): $0.00
- Total sales tax: $6.63

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.

## New Jersey sales tax on common amounts

At the average combined rate of 6.6%.

| Price | Sales tax | Total |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $10.00 | $0.66 | $10.66 |
| $50.00 | $3.30 | $53.30 |
| $100.00 | $6.60 | $106.60 |
| $500.00 | $33.01 | $533.01 |
| $1,000.00 | $66.01 | $1,066.01 |
| $5,000.00 | $330.07 | $5,330.07 |

## New Jersey vs. neighboring states

| State | State rate | Avg. local | Combined |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [New York](/sales-tax-calculator/new-york) | 4% | 4.54% | 8.54% |
| New Jersey | 6.63% | 0% | 6.6% |
| [Pennsylvania](/sales-tax-calculator/pennsylvania) | 6% | 0.34% | 6.34% |
| [Delaware](/sales-tax-calculator/delaware) | 0% | 0% | 0% |

-   Salem County, N.J., is not subject to the statewide sales tax rate and collects a local rate of 3.3125%. New Jersey’s local score is represented as a negative.

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 [New Jersey revenue department](https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation) for an exact address.

## New Jersey sales tax FAQ

### What is the sales tax rate in New Jersey?

New Jersey's state sales tax rate is 6.63%. With local taxes averaging 0% (up to 3.31%), the typical combined rate is 6.6%, ranked 30 of 51.

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

About $6.60 at the average combined rate of 6.6%, so $100 becomes $106.60. Your city's rate may be higher or lower.

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