Danville Sales Tax Calculator
The combined sales tax rate in Danville, California is 8.75% in 2026 — a 7.25% California state rate plus 1.5% in local add-ons. That is the 229th lowest rate of the 483 California cities we track, and it runs below California's 8.98% average. On a $100 purchase that's $8.75 in tax for a $108.75 total.
$100.00 total
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Danville sales tax rate in 2026
Danville charges a combined sales tax rate of 8.75%: the California statewide base of 7.25% plus 1.5% in city, county and district add-ons. Danville is in Contra Costa County.
That local add-on is set by Danville and the taxing districts that overlap it, which is why neighboring cities in California can charge a different total even a few miles apart.
Danville vs the rest of California
At 8.75%, Danville runs below California's 8.98% statewide average combined rate by 0.23%. Among the 483 California cities we track by combined rate, Danville ranks the 229th lowest.
That makes Danville comparatively light on sales tax for California, though it's still well above zero.
Sales tax examples in Danville
At Danville's 8.75% combined rate:
$100 → $8.75 tax, $108.75 total · $1,000 → $87.50 tax, $1,087.50 total · $25,000 car purchase → $2,187 tax, $27,187 total.
Working backwards: a $1,090.00 receipt total in Danville means the pre-tax price was $1,002.30 and $87.70 was tax — use “Remove tax” mode above to reverse any total instantly.
A note on Danville's exact rate
The 8.75% rate applies within Danville's official city limits as published by CDTFA — Find a Sales and Use Tax Rate. Addresses with a Danville 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.
Danville sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Danville, California?
Danville's combined sales tax rate is 8.75% in 2026 — 7.25% California state tax plus 1.5% in local add-ons. That's the 229th lowest rate of the 483 California cities we track.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Danville?
At Danville's 8.75% rate, sales tax on a $100 purchase is $8.75, for a $108.75 total.
How much sales tax will I pay on a $25,000 car in Danville?
At Danville's 8.75% combined rate, sales tax on a $25,000 vehicle purchase is about $2,187, for a $27,187 total before any trade-in credit or registration fees.
Is Danville's sales tax higher or lower than the California average?
Danville runs below California's 8.98% statewide average by 0.23%, ranking the 229th lowest of the 483 California cities we track.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in Danville?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $1,090.00 total in Danville works back to a $1,002.30 pre-tax price and $87.70 of tax. Use “Remove tax” mode above to do this automatically.
Does Danville's sales tax rate apply everywhere in the Danville area?
The 8.75% rate applies within Danville'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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