Texas Sales Tax Calculator
Estimate sales tax in Texas at the average combined rate of 8.2%. 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.
Texas sales tax rate
| State sales tax rate | 6.25% |
| Average local sales tax rate | 1.95% |
| Average combined rate | 8.2% |
Population-weighted averages as of July 1, 2025 (Tax Foundation). Your exact rate depends on your city and county.
How sales tax works in Texas
Texas charges a statewide rate of 6.25%. Counties and cities add their own rates on top, which is why the combined total varies by location. The 1.95% 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 Texas's average combined rate of 8.2% adds $8.20 in sales tax, for a $108.20 total.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Texas?
Texas's statewide rate is 6.25%. With an average local rate of 1.95%, the typical combined rate is about 8.2%.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Texas?
At the average combined rate of 8.2%, sales tax on a $100 purchase is about $8.20, for a total of $108.20. Your exact rate depends on your city and county.
Why is my local rate different?
Counties and cities in Texas set their own add-on rates, so the total varies by location. 1.95% is the population-weighted average; enter your exact combined rate for a precise figure.
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