California Sales Tax Calculator
The average combined sales tax rate in California is 8.98% in 2026 — a 7.25% state rate plus about 1.73% in local taxes. On a $100 purchase that's $8.98 in tax for a $108.98 total. Enter any amount below to add or remove California sales tax instantly.
$100.00 total
Before tax: $100.00 · Sales tax: $0.00 (0%)
State & average combined rates: Tax Foundation 2026. Local rates vary by city/county — adjust the rate for an exact figure. How we calculate →
California sales tax rate in 2026
California's statewide base sales tax rate is 7.25%. On top of that, counties, cities and special districts add local taxes that average about 1.73%, for an average combined rate of 8.98%. These figures come from the Tax Foundation's 2026 state and local sales-tax data.
Because local rates differ from city to city, the auto-filled 8.98% is the population-weighted state average. For an exact figure at a specific address, adjust the rate in the calculator to your local combined rate.
How much is sales tax on a purchase in California?
At California's average combined rate of 8.98%, here's the tax and total on common amounts:
$10 → $0.90 tax, $10.90 total · $50 → $4.49 tax, $54.49 total · $100 → $8.98 tax, $108.98 total · $1,000 → $89.80 tax, $1089.80 total.
Enter your own amount in the calculator above for an exact figure, or switch to reverse mode to find the pre-tax price from a total.
How California sales tax is calculated
Sales tax is the price multiplied by the rate as a decimal. Using California's 8.98% combined rate, a $100 item is 100 × 0.0898 = $8.98 in tax, for a $108.98 total. To work backwards from a total that already includes tax, divide by one plus the rate — the calculator's Remove tax mode does this in one step.
California sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax in California?
California's statewide sales tax rate is 7.25% in 2026. With local taxes, the average combined rate is 8.98%.
How much is sales tax on $100 in California?
At California's average combined rate of 8.98%, sales tax on a $100 purchase is $8.98, for a total of $108.98. Enter any amount in the calculator above for an exact figure.
How do I calculate California sales tax?
Multiply the price by 8.98% as a decimal (0.0898). For example, $50 × 0.0898 = $4.49 tax, for a $54.49 total. The calculator above fills in the rate and does it instantly.
Does California have local sales taxes?
Yes. On top of the 7.25% state rate, California localities add an average of about 1.73%, which is why the combined rate averages 8.98% and varies by city and county.
How do I remove sales tax from a total in California?
Divide the total by one plus the rate. On a $108.98 total at 8.98%, the pre-tax price is $100.00 and the tax was $8.98. Use the “Remove tax” mode above to do this automatically.
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