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title: "North Carolina Sales Tax Calculator (7.1% Average Rate) | TaxWren"
description: "North Carolina's state sales tax rate is 4.75%. With local taxes averaging 2.35% (up to 3.5%), the typical combined rate is 7.1%, ranked 22 of 51. Add or remove North Carolina sales tax from any amount. Rates as of July 1, 2026."
url: https://taxwren.com/sales-tax-calculator/north-carolina
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2026 tax year · updated Oct 10, 2026

# North Carolina sales tax calculator

North Carolina's state sales tax rate is 4.75%. With local taxes averaging 2.35% (up to 3.5%), the typical combined rate is 7.1%, ranked 22 of 51.

Total with tax

$107.10

Combined rate 7.104%

- Price before tax: $100.00
- State sales tax (4.75%): $4.75
- Local sales tax (2.354%): $2.35
- Total sales tax: $7.10

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.

## North Carolina sales tax on common amounts

At the average combined rate of 7.1%.

| Price | Sales tax | Total |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $10.00 | $0.71 | $10.71 |
| $50.00 | $3.55 | $53.55 |
| $100.00 | $7.10 | $107.10 |
| $500.00 | $35.52 | $535.52 |
| $1,000.00 | $71.04 | $1,071.04 |
| $5,000.00 | $355.20 | $5,355.20 |

## North Carolina vs. neighboring states

| State | State rate | Avg. local | Combined |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tennessee](/sales-tax-calculator/tennessee) | 7% | 2.61% | 9.61% |
| [Georgia](/sales-tax-calculator/georgia) | 4% | 3.56% | 7.56% |
| [South Carolina](/sales-tax-calculator/south-carolina) | 6% | 1.49% | 7.49% |
| North Carolina | 4.75% | 2.35% | 7.1% |
| [Virginia](/sales-tax-calculator/virginia) | 5.3% | 0.47% | 5.77% |

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 [North Carolina revenue department](https://www.ncdor.gov) for an exact address.

## North Carolina sales tax FAQ

### What is the sales tax rate in North Carolina?

North Carolina's state sales tax rate is 4.75%. With local taxes averaging 2.35% (up to 3.5%), the typical combined rate is 7.1%, ranked 22 of 51.

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

About $7.10 at the average combined rate of 7.1%, so $100 becomes $107.10. Your city's rate may be higher or lower.

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