Ohio Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
The Ohio sales tax rate is 5.75% at the state level. Adding the 1.54% average local rate gives a combined 7.29%. On a $100 purchase that is about $7.29 in tax, for $107.29 total. Enter any amount below.
What is the Ohio sales tax rate in 2026?
The Ohio state rate is 5.75%. With an average local rate of 1.54%, the combined average is 7.29%.
How much tax on a $100 purchase?
About $7.29 at the combined 7.29% rate. Your $100 item costs roughly $107.29.
Where does Ohio rank nationally?
Ohio ranks #21 of 47 taxing states by combined rate. That is 0.24% 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 Ohio?
Ohio charges a 5.75% state sales tax on most retail goods. Many cities and counties add a local tax on top. The population-weighted average local rate is 1.54%.
That brings the typical combined rate to 7.29%. Your real rate depends on the exact city or county. The calculator above uses the state plus average local rate.
What does Ohio sales tax cost on common purchases?
| Purchase | State (5.75%) | Avg local (1.54%) | Total tax | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $5.75 | $1.54 | $7.29 | $107.29 |
| $1,000 | $57.50 | $15.40 | $72.90 | $1,072.90 |
| $30,000 car | $1,725.00 | $462.00 | $2,187.00 | $32,187.00 |
How do you calculate Ohio sales tax by hand?
- Take the pre-tax price of your item.
- Multiply it by the combined rate of 7.29% (5.75% state + 1.54% local).
- Add that tax to the price to get your total.
- To reverse it, divide the total by 1.0729.
How is car and vehicle sales tax handled in Ohio?
Vehicles are generally taxed at the same 7.29% combined rate, applied to the purchase price. A $30,000 car costs about $2,187.00 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 1.0729 to recover the pre-tax price. This is how you find the base price on a receipt.