Texas Sales Tax Calculator 2026
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The Texas state sales tax is 6.25%, and the average shopper pays 8.2% once local taxes are added. Calculate the tax on any purchase, or work backwards from a receipt total.
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Sales tax on $100.00 at 8.2% is $8.20, for a total of $108.20.
Total with tax
$108.20
at 8.2% combined rate
- Sales tax
- $8.20
- Pre-tax price
- $100.00
- State rate
- 6.25%
- Avg. local rate
- 1.95%
- max 2%
Texas sales tax explained
Texas charges a 6.25% state sales tax. Cities, counties, and special districts add their own rates, up to 2% more, so the combined rate depends on where the sale happens. Weighted by population, the average combined rate is 8.2%, ranking #14 of the 50 states and D.C.
Groceries are exempt from sales tax in Texas.
- Local rates are capped so the combined rate never exceeds 8.25%. Groceries and prescriptions are exempt.
Quick reference at 8.2%
| Price | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $2.05 | $27.05 |
| $100.00 | $8.20 | $108.20 |
| $500.00 | $41.00 | $541.00 |
| $1,500.00 | $123.00 | $1,623.00 |
| $30,000.00 | $2,460.00 | $32,460.00 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Texas?
The Texas state sales tax rate is 6.25%. Local rates add up to 2%, and the average shopper pays a combined 8.2%. That ranks Texas #14 of 51 for average combined rate.
Are groceries taxed in Texas?
Groceries are exempt from sales tax in Texas.
How much is sales tax on a $30,000 car in Texas?
At the average combined rate of 8.2%, tax on a $30,000 purchase would be about $2,460. Many states tax vehicles differently: some apply only the state rate, cap the tax, or allow a trade-in credit. Check the Texas motor vehicle agency for the exact rule.
How do I back out sales tax from a total?
Switch on "I know the total" above, or divide the total by 1 plus the rate. For example, a $108.25 receipt at 8.25% is $100.00 before tax.
Data sources & last verified
Last verified
- Tax Foundation, 2026 Sales Tax Rates, Midyear Update (state and average local rates as of July 1, 2026) (opens in new tab) Retrieved · effective July 1, 2026
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