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California Sales Tax Calculator (2025)

California levies a state sales tax of 7.25%. Local jurisdictions add an average of 1.60%, bringing the combined effective rate to 8.85%. Enter any pre-tax price below to see the total with tax — or switch to "remove tax" mode to back out the pre-tax price from a receipt.

Total with tax
$108.85
Tax: $8.85

Default: California 8.85%

Total with tax
$108.85
Tax amount
$8.85
Tax rate used
8.85%

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California sales tax breakdown

State sales tax rate7.25%
Average local rate (city + county)1.60%
Combined effective rate8.85%

Sales tax in other states

Alabama9.29%Alaska1.82%Arizona8.40%Arkansas9.47%Colorado7.81%Connecticut6.35%Delaware0.00%District of Columbia6.00%
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Sources: Tax Foundation State and Local Sales Tax Rates 2025; California Department of Revenue. Local rates are population-weighted averages — your specific city or county may differ. Estimates only — confirm at point-of-sale or with the California DOR for binding figures.