California Sales Tax Calculator
2026 rates: state 7.25%, average local 1.78%.
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2026 rates: state 7.25%, average local 1.78%.
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The California state sales tax rate is 7.25%. Local rates average 1.78%, for a combined average of 9.03%. The 7.25% state rate shown includes a mandatory statewide local rate of 1.25%. Rates from the Tax Foundation's July 1, 2026 midyear table.
| Purchase | Sales tax (avg 9.03%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $9.03 | $109.03 |
| $500.00 | $45.15 | $545.15 |
| $1,000.00 | $90.30 | $1,090.30 |
The statewide rate is 7.25%. With local taxes included, the average combined rate is 9.03% as of July 1, 2026, though your exact rate depends on your city and county.
At the average combined rate of 9.03%, sales tax on a $100 purchase in California is $9.03, for a total of $109.03.
Yes. Local sales taxes in California average 1.78% on top of the state rate, and the exact rate varies by city and county.