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Uses the 2026 state rate plus the state’s average local rate. In “Find the rate” mode, your rate is compared with this state.

Rate options

For a state-only estimate, or where no local sales tax applies. Ignored with a custom rate.

Total price with sales tax

$109.03

$100.00 + $9.03 sales tax at 9.03% (California combined rate)

Price before tax: 91.7%State sales tax: 6.6%Local sales tax (average): 1.6%9.03%tax rate
Price before tax
$100.00
State sales tax
$7.25
Local sales tax (average)
$1.78
Total sales tax
$9.03
Total after tax
$109.03

Rate used

California state rate
7.25%
Average local rate
1.78%
Combined rate used
9.03%
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Actual rates vary by city, county and special district (local rates in California reach 5.25%); the average local rate is population-weighted (Tax Foundation, July 1, 2026). Some items, such as groceries, clothing and prescription drugs, are taxed differently in many states. Groceries in California: Exempt.

7.25% statewide base includes the 1.25% mandatory statewide local add-on, which Tax Foundation counts in the state rate.

Same price in nearby states

Sales tax on $100.00 in California and neighboring states (combined state + average local rate)
StateCombined rateSales taxTotal
Oregon0%$0.00$100.00
Nevada8.24%$8.24$108.24
Arizona8.54%$8.54$108.54
California9.03%$9.03$109.03

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