Maine Sales Tax Calculator
Estimate sales tax in Maine at the average combined rate of 5.5%. 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.
Maine sales tax rate
| State sales tax rate | 5.5% |
| Average local sales tax rate | None |
| Average combined rate | 5.5% |
Population-weighted averages as of July 1, 2025 (Tax Foundation). Your exact rate depends on your city and county.
How sales tax works in Maine
Maine charges a statewide rate of 5.5%. There are no additional local sales taxes, so the rate is consistent statewide. 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 Maine's average combined rate of 5.5% adds $5.50 in sales tax, for a $105.50 total.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Maine?
Maine's statewide rate is 5.5%. With an average local rate of 0%, the typical combined rate is about 5.5%.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Maine?
At the average combined rate of 5.5%, sales tax on a $100 purchase is about $5.50, for a total of $105.50. Your exact rate depends on your city and county.
Does Maine have local sales taxes?
Maine levies a single statewide rate of 5.5% with no additional local sales taxes, so the rate is the same across the state.
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