Nebraska Sales Tax Calculator
Estimate sales tax in Nebraska at the average combined rate of 6.98%. 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.
Nebraska sales tax rate
| State sales tax rate | 5.5% |
| Average local sales tax rate | 1.48% |
| Average combined rate | 6.98% |
Population-weighted averages as of July 1, 2025 (Tax Foundation). Your exact rate depends on your city and county.
How sales tax works in Nebraska
Nebraska charges a statewide rate of 5.5%. Counties and cities add their own rates on top, which is why the combined total varies by location. The 1.48% 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 Nebraska's average combined rate of 6.98% adds $6.98 in sales tax, for a $106.98 total.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Nebraska?
Nebraska's statewide rate is 5.5%. With an average local rate of 1.48%, the typical combined rate is about 6.98%.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Nebraska?
At the average combined rate of 6.98%, sales tax on a $100 purchase is about $6.98, for a total of $106.98. Your exact rate depends on your city and county.
Why is my local rate different?
Counties and cities in Nebraska set their own add-on rates, so the total varies by location. 1.48% is the population-weighted average; enter your exact combined rate for a precise figure.
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