Maine Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
The Maine sales tax rate is 5.5% at the state level. Adding the 0% average local rate gives a combined 5.5%. On a $100 purchase that is about $5.50 in tax, for $105.50 total. Enter any amount below.
What is the Maine sales tax rate in 2026?
The Maine state rate is 5.5%. With an average local rate of 0%, the combined average is 5.5%.
How much tax on a $100 purchase?
About $5.50 at the combined 5.5% rate. Your $100 item costs roughly $105.50.
Where does Maine rank nationally?
Maine ranks #45 of 47 taxing states by combined rate. That is 2.03% 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 Maine?
Maine charges a 5.5% state sales tax on most retail goods. Many cities and counties add a local tax on top. The population-weighted average local rate is 0%.
That brings the typical combined rate to 5.5%. Your real rate depends on the exact city or county. The calculator above uses the state plus average local rate.
What does Maine sales tax cost on common purchases?
| Purchase | State (5.5%) | Avg local (0%) | Total tax | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $5.50 | $0.00 | $5.50 | $105.50 |
| $1,000 | $55.00 | $0.00 | $55.00 | $1,055.00 |
| $30,000 car | $1,650.00 | $0.00 | $1,650.00 | $31,650.00 |
How do you calculate Maine sales tax by hand?
- Take the pre-tax price of your item.
- Multiply it by the combined rate of 5.5% (5.5% state + 0% local).
- Add that tax to the price to get your total.
- To reverse it, divide the total by 1.0550.
How is car and vehicle sales tax handled in Maine?
Vehicles are generally taxed at the same 5.5% combined rate, applied to the purchase price. A $30,000 car costs about $1,650.00 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 1.0550 to recover the pre-tax price. This is how you find the base price on a receipt.