New York Sales Tax Calculator
Estimate sales tax in New York at the average combined rate of 8.54%. 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 York sales tax rate
| State sales tax rate | 4% |
| Average local sales tax rate | 4.54% |
| Average combined rate | 8.54% |
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 York
New York charges a statewide rate of 4%. Counties and cities add their own rates on top, which is why the combined total varies by location. The 4.54% 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 New York's average combined rate of 8.54% adds $8.54 in sales tax, for a $108.54 total.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in New York?
New York's statewide rate is 4%. With an average local rate of 4.54%, the typical combined rate is about 8.54%.
How much is sales tax on $100 in New York?
At the average combined rate of 8.54%, sales tax on a $100 purchase is about $8.54, for a total of $108.54. Your exact rate depends on your city and county.
Why is my local rate different?
Counties and cities in New York set their own add-on rates, so the total varies by location. 4.54% is the population-weighted average; enter your exact combined rate for a precise figure.
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