Nebraska Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
The Nebraska sales tax rate is 5.5% at the state level. Adding the 1.48% average local rate gives a combined 6.98%. On a $100 purchase that is about $6.98 in tax, for $106.98 total. Enter any amount below.
What is the Nebraska sales tax rate in 2026?
The Nebraska state rate is 5.5%. With an average local rate of 1.48%, the combined average is 6.98%.
How much tax on a $100 purchase?
About $6.98 at the combined 6.98% rate. Your $100 item costs roughly $106.98.
Where does Nebraska rank nationally?
Nebraska ranks #28 of 47 taxing states by combined rate. That is 0.55% 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 Nebraska?
Nebraska 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 1.48%.
That brings the typical combined rate to 6.98%. Your real rate depends on the exact city or county. The calculator above uses the state plus average local rate.
What does Nebraska sales tax cost on common purchases?
| Purchase | State (5.5%) | Avg local (1.48%) | Total tax | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $5.50 | $1.48 | $6.98 | $106.98 |
| $1,000 | $55.00 | $14.80 | $69.80 | $1,069.80 |
| $30,000 car | $1,650.00 | $444.00 | $2,094.00 | $32,094.00 |
How do you calculate Nebraska sales tax by hand?
- Take the pre-tax price of your item.
- Multiply it by the combined rate of 6.98% (5.5% state + 1.48% local).
- Add that tax to the price to get your total.
- To reverse it, divide the total by 1.0698.
How is car and vehicle sales tax handled in Nebraska?
Vehicles are generally taxed at the same 6.98% combined rate, applied to the purchase price. A $30,000 car costs about $2,094.00 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 1.0698 to recover the pre-tax price. This is how you find the base price on a receipt.