Minnesota Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
The Minnesota sales tax rate is 6.875% at the state level. Adding the 1.26% average local rate gives a combined 8.14%. On a $100 purchase that is about $8.14 in tax, for $108.14 total. Enter any amount below.
What is the Minnesota sales tax rate in 2026?
The Minnesota state rate is 6.875%. With an average local rate of 1.26%, the combined average is 8.14%.
How much tax on a $100 purchase?
About $8.14 at the combined 8.14% rate. Your $100 item costs roughly $108.14.
Where does Minnesota rank nationally?
Minnesota ranks #15 of 47 taxing states by combined rate. That is 0.61% 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 Minnesota?
Minnesota charges a 6.875% state sales tax on most retail goods. Many cities and counties add a local tax on top. The population-weighted average local rate is 1.26%.
That brings the typical combined rate to 8.14%. Your real rate depends on the exact city or county. The calculator above uses the state plus average local rate.
What does Minnesota sales tax cost on common purchases?
| Purchase | State (6.875%) | Avg local (1.26%) | Total tax | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $6.88 | $1.26 | $8.14 | $108.14 |
| $1,000 | $68.75 | $12.60 | $81.40 | $1,081.40 |
| $30,000 car | $2,062.50 | $378.00 | $2,442.00 | $32,442.00 |
How do you calculate Minnesota sales tax by hand?
- Take the pre-tax price of your item.
- Multiply it by the combined rate of 8.14% (6.875% state + 1.26% local).
- Add that tax to the price to get your total.
- To reverse it, divide the total by 1.0814.
How is car and vehicle sales tax handled in Minnesota?
Vehicles are generally taxed at the same 8.14% combined rate, applied to the purchase price. A $30,000 car costs about $2,442.00 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 1.0814 to recover the pre-tax price. This is how you find the base price on a receipt.