North Carolina Sales Tax Calculator
Estimate sales tax in North Carolina at the average combined rate of 7%. 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.
North Carolina sales tax rate
| State sales tax rate | 4.75% |
| Average local sales tax rate | 2.25% |
| Average combined rate | 7% |
Population-weighted averages as of July 1, 2025 (Tax Foundation). Your exact rate depends on your city and county.
How sales tax works in North Carolina
North Carolina charges a statewide rate of 4.75%. Counties and cities add their own rates on top, which is why the combined total varies by location. The 2.25% 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 North Carolina's average combined rate of 7% adds $7.00 in sales tax, for a $107.00 total.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in North Carolina?
North Carolina's statewide rate is 4.75%. With an average local rate of 2.25%, the typical combined rate is about 7%.
How much is sales tax on $100 in North Carolina?
At the average combined rate of 7%, sales tax on a $100 purchase is about $7.00, for a total of $107.00. Your exact rate depends on your city and county.
Why is my local rate different?
Counties and cities in North Carolina set their own add-on rates, so the total varies by location. 2.25% is the population-weighted average; enter your exact combined rate for a precise figure.
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