New Jersey Sales Tax Calculator
Estimate sales tax in New Jersey at the average combined rate of 6.6%. 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.
New Jersey sales tax rate
| State sales tax rate | 6.625% |
| Average local sales tax rate | None |
| Average combined rate | 6.6% |
Population-weighted averages as of July 1, 2025 (Tax Foundation). Your exact rate depends on your city and county.
How sales tax works in New Jersey
New Jersey charges a statewide rate of 6.625%. 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 New Jersey's average combined rate of 6.6% adds $6.60 in sales tax, for a $106.60 total.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in New Jersey?
New Jersey's statewide rate is 6.625%. With an average local rate of -0.02%, the typical combined rate is about 6.6%.
How much is sales tax on $100 in New Jersey?
At the average combined rate of 6.6%, sales tax on a $100 purchase is about $6.60, for a total of $106.60. Your exact rate depends on your city and county.
Does New Jersey have local sales taxes?
New Jersey levies a single statewide rate of 6.625% with no additional local sales taxes, so the rate is the same across the state.
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