New York Sales Tax Calculator
The average combined sales tax rate in New York is 8.54% in 2026 — a 4% state rate plus about 4.54% in local taxes. On a $100 purchase that's $8.54 in tax for a $108.54 total. Enter any amount below to add or remove New York sales tax instantly.
$100.00 total
Before tax: $100.00 · Sales tax: $0.00 (0%)
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New York sales tax rate in 2026
New York's statewide base sales tax rate is 4%. On top of that, counties, cities and special districts add local taxes that average about 4.54%, for an average combined rate of 8.54%. 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 8.54% 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 New York?
At New York's average combined rate of 8.54%, here's the tax and total on common amounts:
$10 → $0.85 tax, $10.85 total · $50 → $4.27 tax, $54.27 total · $100 → $8.54 tax, $108.54 total · $1,000 → $85.40 tax, $1085.40 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 New York sales tax is calculated
Sales tax is the price multiplied by the rate as a decimal. Using New York's 8.54% combined rate, a $100 item is 100 × 0.0854 = $8.54 in tax, for a $108.54 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.
New York sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax in New York?
New York's statewide sales tax rate is 4% in 2026. With local taxes, the average combined rate is 8.54%.
How much is sales tax on $100 in New York?
At New York's average combined rate of 8.54%, sales tax on a $100 purchase is $8.54, for a total of $108.54. Enter any amount in the calculator above for an exact figure.
How do I calculate New York sales tax?
Multiply the price by 8.54% as a decimal (0.0854). For example, $50 × 0.0854 = $4.27 tax, for a $54.27 total. The calculator above fills in the rate and does it instantly.
Does New York have local sales taxes?
Yes. On top of the 4% state rate, New York localities add an average of about 4.54%, which is why the combined rate averages 8.54% and varies by city and county.
How do I remove sales tax from a total in New York?
Divide the total by one plus the rate. On a $108.54 total at 8.54%, the pre-tax price is $100.00 and the tax was $8.54. Use the “Remove tax” mode above to do this automatically.
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