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title: "Virginia Sales Tax Calculator (5.77% Average Rate) | TaxWren"
description: "Virginia's state sales tax rate is 5.3%. With local taxes averaging 0.47% (up to 2.7%), the typical combined rate is 5.77%, ranked 41 of 51. Add or remove Virginia sales tax from any amount. Rates as of July 1, 2026."
url: https://taxwren.com/sales-tax-calculator/virginia
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2026 tax year · updated Oct 10, 2026

# Virginia sales tax calculator

Virginia's state sales tax rate is 5.3%. With local taxes averaging 0.47% (up to 2.7%), the typical combined rate is 5.77%, ranked 41 of 51.

Total with tax

$105.77

Combined rate 5.772%

- Price before tax: $100.00
- State sales tax (5.3%): $5.30
- Local sales tax (0.471%): $0.47
- Total sales tax: $5.77

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.

## Virginia sales tax on common amounts

At the average combined rate of 5.77%.

| Price | Sales tax | Total |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $10.00 | $0.58 | $10.58 |
| $50.00 | $2.89 | $52.89 |
| $100.00 | $5.77 | $105.77 |
| $500.00 | $28.86 | $528.86 |
| $1,000.00 | $57.72 | $1,057.72 |
| $5,000.00 | $288.58 | $5,288.58 |

## Virginia vs. neighboring states

| State | State rate | Avg. local | Combined |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tennessee](/sales-tax-calculator/tennessee) | 7% | 2.61% | 9.61% |
| [North Carolina](/sales-tax-calculator/north-carolina) | 4.75% | 2.35% | 7.1% |
| [West Virginia](/sales-tax-calculator/west-virginia) | 6% | 0.6% | 6.6% |
| [District of Columbia](/sales-tax-calculator/district-of-columbia) | 6% | 0% | 6% |
| [Kentucky](/sales-tax-calculator/kentucky) | 6% | 0% | 6% |
| [Maryland](/sales-tax-calculator/maryland) | 6% | 0% | 6% |
| Virginia | 5.3% | 0.47% | 5.77% |

-   Three states levy mandatory, statewide, local add-on sales taxes at the state level: California (1.25%), Utah (1.25%), and Virginia (1%). We include these in their state sales tax.

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 [Virginia revenue department](https://www.tax.virginia.gov) for an exact address.

## Virginia sales tax FAQ

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

Virginia's state sales tax rate is 5.3%. With local taxes averaging 0.47% (up to 2.7%), the typical combined rate is 5.77%, ranked 41 of 51.

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

About $5.77 at the average combined rate of 5.77%, so $100 becomes $105.77. Your city's rate may be higher or lower.

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