New Jersey Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
The New Jersey sales tax rate is 6.625% at the state level. Adding the 0% average local rate gives a combined 6.625%. On a $100 purchase that is about $6.63 in tax, for $106.63 total. Enter any amount below.
What is the New Jersey sales tax rate in 2026?
The New Jersey state rate is 6.625%. With an average local rate of 0%, the combined average is 6.625%.
How much tax on a $100 purchase?
About $6.63 at the combined 6.625% rate. Your $100 item costs roughly $106.63.
Where does New Jersey rank nationally?
New Jersey ranks #30 of 47 taxing states by combined rate. That is 0.905% 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 New Jersey?
New Jersey charges a 6.625% 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 6.625%. Your real rate depends on the exact city or county. The calculator above uses the state plus average local rate.
What does New Jersey sales tax cost on common purchases?
| Purchase | State (6.625%) | Avg local (0%) | Total tax | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $6.63 | $0.00 | $6.63 | $106.63 |
| $1,000 | $66.25 | $0.00 | $66.25 | $1,066.25 |
| $30,000 car | $1,987.50 | $0.00 | $1,987.50 | $31,987.50 |
How do you calculate New Jersey sales tax by hand?
- Take the pre-tax price of your item.
- Multiply it by the combined rate of 6.625% (6.625% state + 0% local).
- Add that tax to the price to get your total.
- To reverse it, divide the total by 1.0662.
How is car and vehicle sales tax handled in New Jersey?
Vehicles are generally taxed at the same 6.625% combined rate, applied to the purchase price. A $30,000 car costs about $1,987.50 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 1.0662 to recover the pre-tax price. This is how you find the base price on a receipt.