Iowa Sales Tax Calculator 2026 – Rate 6.94% (State 6.00%)

Calculate sales tax in Iowa instantly. The Iowa state sales tax rate is 6.00%; with the average local (city and county) rate of 0.94% added, the typical combined rate is 6.94% (2026 figures). Enter a price below to see the tax and total.

Iowa Sales Tax Calculator

State rate 6.00% + average local 0.94% = 6.94%

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.

Iowa sales tax rate in 2026

The statewide rate is 6.00%. Local governments add an average of 0.94%, for an average combined rate of 6.94%. Most Iowa counties and cities add a 1% local option sales tax, so the typical combined rate is 7%.

How to calculate Iowa sales tax

Sales tax = price × (rate ÷ 100). On a $100 purchase at the 6.94% average combined rate, the tax is $6.94 and the total is $106.94. To find the pre-tax price from a total, divide the total by (1 + rate ÷ 100).

Iowa sales tax examples

PriceState tax (6.00%)Avg. combined tax (6.94%)Total (combined)
$10$0.60$0.69$10.69
$25$1.50$1.74$26.74
$50$3.00$3.47$53.47
$100$6.00$6.94$106.94
$250$15.00$17.35$267.35
$500$30.00$34.70$534.70
$1,000$60.00$69.40$1,069.40
$5,000$300.00$347.00$5,347.00

What is exempt from sales tax in Iowa?

Most unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt; prepared food and candy are taxed. Rules change, so confirm with the Iowa Department of Revenue before relying on an exemption.

Frequently asked questions

Do I pay Iowa sales tax on online orders? Yes – retailers that ship to Iowa generally must collect tax at the rate for your delivery address. Is there sales tax on cars in Iowa? 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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