Louisiana Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
The Louisiana sales tax rate is 5% at the state level. Adding the 5.11% average local rate gives a combined 10.11%. On a $100 purchase that is about $10.11 in tax, for $110.11 total. Enter any amount below.
What is the Louisiana sales tax rate in 2026?
The Louisiana state rate is 5%. With an average local rate of 5.11%, the combined average is 10.11%.
How much tax on a $100 purchase?
About $10.11 at the combined 10.11% rate. Your $100 item costs roughly $110.11.
Where does Louisiana rank nationally?
Louisiana ranks #1 of 47 taxing states by combined rate. That is 2.58% 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 Louisiana?
Louisiana charges a 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 5.11%.
That brings the typical combined rate to 10.11%. Your real rate depends on the exact city or county. The calculator above uses the state plus average local rate.
What does Louisiana sales tax cost on common purchases?
| Purchase | State (5%) | Avg local (5.11%) | Total tax | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $5.00 | $5.11 | $10.11 | $110.11 |
| $1,000 | $50.00 | $51.10 | $101.10 | $1,101.10 |
| $30,000 car | $1,500.00 | $1,533.00 | $3,033.00 | $33,033.00 |
How do you calculate Louisiana sales tax by hand?
- Take the pre-tax price of your item.
- Multiply it by the combined rate of 10.11% (5% state + 5.11% local).
- Add that tax to the price to get your total.
- To reverse it, divide the total by 1.1011.
How is car and vehicle sales tax handled in Louisiana?
Vehicles are generally taxed at the same 10.11% combined rate, applied to the purchase price. A $30,000 car costs about $3,033.00 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 1.1011 to recover the pre-tax price. This is how you find the base price on a receipt.