California sales tax calculator
Calculate California sales tax on any purchase. Combines the 7.25% state rate with local city and county taxes. Fast and free.
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About this tool
Calculate total sales tax for purchases in California. Combines the base 7.25% California state sales tax with municipal and district tax add-ons.
How to use it
- 1 Choose whether to Add Sales Tax or Reverse/Extract Sales Tax.
- 2 Enter the price or receipt total in dollars ($).
- 3 Select your US state and adjust local city or county tax rates to see itemised tax amounts.
Questions
What is the sales tax rate in California?
California has a statewide base sales tax rate of 7.25%. With local city and district taxes added, combined rates typically range from 7.75% to 10.75%.
Which US states have no state sales tax?
Five states have 0% state sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon (often remembered as NOMAD).
What is the highest state sales tax in the US?
California has the highest statewide base rate at 7.25%, though combined state and local rates can exceed 10% in parts of Louisiana, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Washington.
How do I calculate sales tax on a purchase?
Multiply the pre-tax price by the total sales tax percentage (e.g., $100 × 8.25% = $8.25 tax, for a total of $108.25).
Is my data uploaded?
No. This tool runs in your browser, so your text and files never reach our server.
Is this tool free?
Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.
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