Louisiana Sales Tax Calculator 2026 – Rate 10.13% (State 5.00%)
Calculate sales tax in Louisiana instantly. The Louisiana state sales tax rate is 5.00%; with the average local (city and county) rate of 5.13% added, the typical combined rate is 10.13% (2026 figures). Enter a price below to see the tax and total.
Louisiana Sales Tax Calculator
State rate 5.00% + average local 5.13% = 10.13%
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.
Louisiana sales tax rate in 2026
The statewide rate is 5.00%. Local governments add an average of 5.13%, for an average combined rate of 10.13%. Louisiana raised its state rate to 5% in 2025 and has the highest average combined rate in the nation at over 10%, because parishes add around 5% on top.
How to calculate Louisiana sales tax
Sales tax = price × (rate ÷ 100). On a $100 purchase at the 10.13% average combined rate, the tax is $10.13 and the total is $110.13. To find the pre-tax price from a total, divide the total by (1 + rate ÷ 100).
Louisiana sales tax examples
| Price | State tax (5.00%) | Avg. combined tax (10.13%) | Total (combined) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.50 | $1.01 | $11.01 |
| $25 | $1.25 | $2.53 | $27.53 |
| $50 | $2.50 | $5.07 | $55.07 |
| $100 | $5.00 | $10.13 | $110.13 |
| $250 | $12.50 | $25.33 | $275.33 |
| $500 | $25.00 | $50.65 | $550.65 |
| $1,000 | $50.00 | $101.30 | $1,101.30 |
| $5,000 | $250.00 | $506.50 | $5,506.50 |
What is exempt from sales tax in Louisiana?
Groceries for home consumption and prescription drugs are exempt from the state sales tax, though parishes may tax them. Rules change, so confirm with the Louisiana Department of Revenue before relying on an exemption.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay Louisiana sales tax on online orders? Yes – retailers that ship to Louisiana generally must collect tax at the rate for your delivery address. Is there sales tax on cars in Louisiana? 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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