California Sales Tax Calculator
Estimate sales tax in California at the average combined rate of 8.98%. Add tax to a price or back it out of a total.
Enter your combined state + local rate. U.S. sales tax rates vary by city and county.
California sales tax rate
| State sales tax rate | 7.25% |
| Average local sales tax rate | 1.73% |
| Average combined rate | 8.98% |
Population-weighted averages as of July 1, 2025 (Tax Foundation). Your exact rate depends on your city and county.
How sales tax works in California
California charges a statewide rate of 7.25%. Counties and cities add their own rates on top, which is why the combined total varies by location. The 1.73% figure above is the population-weighted average. To add tax, multiply the price by the rate; to back it out of a tax-inclusive total, divide by 1 plus the rate.
Worked example
A $100 purchase at California's average combined rate of 8.98% adds $8.98 in sales tax, for a $108.98 total.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in California?
California's statewide rate is 7.25%. With an average local rate of 1.73%, the typical combined rate is about 8.98%.
How much is sales tax on $100 in California?
At the average combined rate of 8.98%, sales tax on a $100 purchase is about $8.98, for a total of $108.98. Your exact rate depends on your city and county.
Why is my local rate different?
Counties and cities in California set their own add-on rates, so the total varies by location. 1.73% is the population-weighted average; enter your exact combined rate for a precise figure.
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