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title: "Tennessee Sales Tax Calculator (9.61% Average Rate) | TaxWren"
description: "Tennessee's state sales tax rate is 7%. With local taxes averaging 2.61% (up to 2.75%), the typical combined rate is 9.61%, ranked 2 of 51. Add or remove Tennessee sales tax from any amount. Rates as of July 1, 2026."
url: https://taxwren.com/sales-tax-calculator/tennessee
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2026 tax year · updated Oct 10, 2026

# Tennessee sales tax calculator

Tennessee's state sales tax rate is 7%. With local taxes averaging 2.61% (up to 2.75%), the typical combined rate is 9.61%, ranked 2 of 51.

Total with tax

$109.61

Combined rate 9.61%

- Price before tax: $100.00
- State sales tax (7%): $7.00
- Local sales tax (2.61%): $2.61
- Total sales tax: $9.61

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.

## Tennessee sales tax on common amounts

At the average combined rate of 9.61%.

| Price | Sales tax | Total |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $10.00 | $0.96 | $10.96 |
| $50.00 | $4.80 | $54.80 |
| $100.00 | $9.61 | $109.61 |
| $500.00 | $48.05 | $548.05 |
| $1,000.00 | $96.10 | $1,096.10 |
| $5,000.00 | $480.49 | $5,480.49 |

## Tennessee vs. neighboring states

| State | State rate | Avg. local | Combined |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tennessee | 7% | 2.61% | 9.61% |
| [Arkansas](/sales-tax-calculator/arkansas) | 6.5% | 2.98% | 9.48% |
| [Alabama](/sales-tax-calculator/alabama) | 4% | 5.46% | 9.46% |
| [Missouri](/sales-tax-calculator/missouri) | 4.23% | 4.22% | 8.44% |
| [Georgia](/sales-tax-calculator/georgia) | 4% | 3.56% | 7.56% |
| [North Carolina](/sales-tax-calculator/north-carolina) | 4.75% | 2.35% | 7.1% |
| [Mississippi](/sales-tax-calculator/mississippi) | 7% | 0.06% | 7.06% |
| [Kentucky](/sales-tax-calculator/kentucky) | 6% | 0% | 6% |
| [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 [Tennessee revenue department](https://www.tn.gov/revenue) for an exact address.

## Tennessee sales tax FAQ

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

Tennessee's state sales tax rate is 7%. With local taxes averaging 2.61% (up to 2.75%), the typical combined rate is 9.61%, ranked 2 of 51.

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

About $9.61 at the average combined rate of 9.61%, so $100 becomes $109.61. Your city's rate may be higher or lower.

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