California Sales Tax Calculator 2026 – Rate 9.03% (State 7.25%)
Calculate sales tax in California instantly. The California state sales tax rate is 7.25%; with the average local (city and county) rate of 1.78% added, the typical combined rate is 9.03% (2026 figures). Enter a price below to see the tax and total.
California Sales Tax Calculator
State rate 7.25% + average local 1.78% = 9.03%
Rates from Tax Foundation 2026 data. Your exact city or county rate may differ – use the custom rate box with the rate on a local receipt.
California sales tax rate in 2026
The statewide rate is 7.25%. Local governments add an average of 1.78%, for an average combined rate of 9.03%. California has the highest state-level base rate in the country (7.25%), and many cities add district taxes that push the total above 10%.
How to calculate California sales tax
Sales tax = price × (rate ÷ 100). On a $100 purchase at the 9.03% average combined rate, the tax is $9.03 and the total is $109.03. To find the pre-tax price from a total, divide the total by (1 + rate ÷ 100).
California sales tax examples
| Price | State tax (7.25%) | Avg. combined tax (9.03%) | Total (combined) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.73 | $0.90 | $10.90 |
| $25 | $1.81 | $2.26 | $27.26 |
| $50 | $3.63 | $4.52 | $54.52 |
| $100 | $7.25 | $9.03 | $109.03 |
| $250 | $18.13 | $22.58 | $272.58 |
| $500 | $36.25 | $45.15 | $545.15 |
| $1,000 | $72.50 | $90.30 | $1,090.30 |
| $5,000 | $362.50 | $451.50 | $5,451.50 |
What is exempt from sales tax in California?
Most unprepared groceries and prescription medicines are exempt from sales tax. Rules change, so confirm with the California Department of Revenue before relying on an exemption.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay California sales tax on online orders? Yes – retailers that ship to California generally must collect tax at the rate for your delivery address. Is there sales tax on cars in California? Vehicle purchases are taxed, often under separate rules and rates; use our auto loan calculator to include it in your payment. Need another state? Use the all-states sales tax calculator.
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