Indiana Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
The Indiana sales tax rate is 7% at the state level. Adding the 0% average local rate gives a combined 7%. On a $100 purchase that is about $7.00 in tax, for $107.00 total. Enter any amount below.
What is the Indiana sales tax rate in 2026?
The Indiana state rate is 7%. With an average local rate of 0%, the combined average is 7%.
How much tax on a $100 purchase?
About $7.00 at the combined 7% rate. Your $100 item costs roughly $107.00.
Where does Indiana rank nationally?
Indiana ranks #24 of 47 taxing states by combined rate. That is 0.53% below the 7.53% US average.
Are local rates included?
Yes. This calculator uses the state rate plus the population-weighted average local rate. Your exact city or county rate may differ.
How does sales tax work in Indiana?
Indiana charges a 7% state sales tax on most retail goods. Many cities and counties add a local tax on top. The population-weighted average local rate is 0%.
That brings the typical combined rate to 7%. Your real rate depends on the exact city or county. The calculator above uses the state plus average local rate.
What does Indiana sales tax cost on common purchases?
| Purchase | State (7%) | Avg local (0%) | Total tax | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $7.00 | $0.00 | $7.00 | $107.00 |
| $1,000 | $70.00 | $0.00 | $70.00 | $1,070.00 |
| $30,000 car | $2,100.00 | $0.00 | $2,100.00 | $32,100.00 |
How do you calculate Indiana sales tax by hand?
- Take the pre-tax price of your item.
- Multiply it by the combined rate of 7% (7% state + 0% local).
- Add that tax to the price to get your total.
- To reverse it, divide the total by 1.0700.
How is car and vehicle sales tax handled in Indiana?
Vehicles are generally taxed at the same 7% combined rate, applied to the purchase price. A $30,000 car costs about $2,100.00 in tax. Trade-in credits and county rules can change the figure.
How do you remove sales tax from a total (reverse calculation)?
Switch the calculator to reverse mode. It divides the tax-included total by 1.0700 to recover the pre-tax price. This is how you find the base price on a receipt.