Auburn Sales Tax Calculator
The combined sales tax rate in Auburn, California is 7.25% in 2026 — a 7.25% California state rate plus 0% in local add-ons. That is the 23rd lowest rate of the 483 California cities we track, and it runs below California's 8.98% average. On a $100 purchase that's $7.25 in tax for a $107.25 total.
$100.00 total
Before tax: $100.00 · Sales tax: $0.00 (0%)
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Auburn sales tax rate in 2026
Auburn charges a combined sales tax rate of 7.25%: the California statewide base of 7.25% plus 0% in city, county and district add-ons. Auburn is in Placer County.
That local add-on is set by Auburn and the taxing districts that overlap it, which is why neighboring cities in California can charge a different total even a few miles apart.
Auburn vs the rest of California
At 7.25%, Auburn runs below California's 8.98% statewide average combined rate by 1.73%. Among the 483 California cities we track by combined rate, Auburn ranks the 23rd lowest.
That makes Auburn comparatively light on sales tax for California, though it's still well above zero.
Sales tax examples in Auburn
At Auburn's 7.25% combined rate:
$100 → $7.25 tax, $107.25 total · $1,000 → $72.50 tax, $1,072.50 total · $25,000 car purchase → $1,813 tax, $26,813 total.
Working backwards: a $1,070.00 receipt total in Auburn means the pre-tax price was $997.67 and $72.33 was tax — use “Remove tax” mode above to reverse any total instantly.
A note on Auburn's exact rate
The 7.25% rate applies within Auburn's official city limits as published by CDTFA — Find a Sales and Use Tax Rate. Addresses with a Auburn mailing address but outside the incorporated city line — a common situation on the edges of any city — can fall under a different, usually lower, rate.
For an address-exact rate, use the official lookup tool: CDTFA — Find a Sales and Use Tax Rate. This calculator pre-fills the published city-limits rate as a reliable starting point.
Auburn sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Auburn, California?
Auburn's combined sales tax rate is 7.25% in 2026 — 7.25% California state tax plus 0% in local add-ons. That's the 23rd lowest rate of the 483 California cities we track.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Auburn?
At Auburn's 7.25% rate, sales tax on a $100 purchase is $7.25, for a $107.25 total.
How much sales tax will I pay on a $25,000 car in Auburn?
At Auburn's 7.25% combined rate, sales tax on a $25,000 vehicle purchase is about $1,813, for a $26,813 total before any trade-in credit or registration fees.
Is Auburn's sales tax higher or lower than the California average?
Auburn runs below California's 8.98% statewide average by 1.73%, ranking the 23rd lowest of the 483 California cities we track.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in Auburn?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $1,070.00 total in Auburn works back to a $997.67 pre-tax price and $72.33 of tax. Use “Remove tax” mode above to do this automatically.
Does Auburn's sales tax rate apply everywhere in the Auburn area?
The 7.25% rate applies within Auburn's official city limits. Nearby addresses outside the incorporated boundary can be taxed at a different rate — check CDTFA — Find a Sales and Use Tax Rate for an address-exact figure.
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