Kansas Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
The Kansas sales tax rate is 6.5% at the state level. Adding the 2.19% average local rate gives a combined 8.69%. On a $100 purchase that is about $8.69 in tax, for $108.69 total. Enter any amount below.
What is the Kansas sales tax rate in 2026?
The Kansas state rate is 6.5%. With an average local rate of 2.19%, the combined average is 8.69%.
How much tax on a $100 purchase?
About $8.69 at the combined 8.69% rate. Your $100 item costs roughly $108.69.
Where does Kansas rank nationally?
Kansas ranks #9 of 47 taxing states by combined rate. That is 1.16% above 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 Kansas?
Kansas charges a 6.5% state sales tax on most retail goods. Many cities and counties add a local tax on top. The population-weighted average local rate is 2.19%.
That brings the typical combined rate to 8.69%. Your real rate depends on the exact city or county. The calculator above uses the state plus average local rate.
What does Kansas sales tax cost on common purchases?
| Purchase | State (6.5%) | Avg local (2.19%) | Total tax | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $6.50 | $2.19 | $8.69 | $108.69 |
| $1,000 | $65.00 | $21.90 | $86.90 | $1,086.90 |
| $30,000 car | $1,950.00 | $657.00 | $2,607.00 | $32,607.00 |
How do you calculate Kansas sales tax by hand?
- Take the pre-tax price of your item.
- Multiply it by the combined rate of 8.69% (6.5% state + 2.19% local).
- Add that tax to the price to get your total.
- To reverse it, divide the total by 1.0869.
How is car and vehicle sales tax handled in Kansas?
Vehicles are generally taxed at the same 8.69% combined rate, applied to the purchase price. A $30,000 car costs about $2,607.00 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 1.0869 to recover the pre-tax price. This is how you find the base price on a receipt.