Virginia Sales Tax Calculator 2026
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The Virginia state sales tax is 5.3%, and the average shopper pays 5.77% 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 5.77% is $5.77, for a total of $105.77.
Total with tax
$105.77
at 5.77% combined rate
- Sales tax
- $5.77
- Pre-tax price
- $100.00
- State rate
- 5.3%
- Avg. local rate
- 0.47%
- max 2.7%
Virginia sales tax explained
Virginia charges a 5.3% state sales tax. Cities, counties, and special districts add their own rates, up to 2.7% more, so the combined rate depends on where the sale happens. Weighted by population, the average combined rate is 5.77%, ranking #42 of the 50 states and D.C.
Virginia taxes groceries at a reduced 1% rate plus local taxes.
- The 5.3% base includes a mandatory 1% local rate; Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads are 6%. Groceries are taxed at 1% (local portion only).
Quick reference at 5.77%
| Price | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.44 | $26.44 |
| $100.00 | $5.77 | $105.77 |
| $500.00 | $28.85 | $528.85 |
| $1,500.00 | $86.55 | $1,586.55 |
| $30,000.00 | $1,731.00 | $31,731.00 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Virginia?
The Virginia state sales tax rate is 5.3%. Local rates add up to 2.7%, and the average shopper pays a combined 5.77%. That ranks Virginia #42 of 51 for average combined rate.
Are groceries taxed in Virginia?
Virginia taxes groceries at a reduced 1% rate plus local taxes.
How much is sales tax on a $30,000 car in Virginia?
At the average combined rate of 5.77%, tax on a $30,000 purchase would be about $1,731. Many states tax vehicles differently: some apply only the state rate, cap the tax, or allow a trade-in credit. Check the Virginia 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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