Pennsylvania Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
The Pennsylvania sales tax rate is 6% at the state level. Adding the 0.34% average local rate gives a combined 6.34%. On a $100 purchase that is about $6.34 in tax, for $106.34 total. Enter any amount below.
What is the Pennsylvania sales tax rate in 2026?
The Pennsylvania state rate is 6%. With an average local rate of 0.34%, the combined average is 6.34%.
How much tax on a $100 purchase?
About $6.34 at the combined 6.34% rate. Your $100 item costs roughly $106.34.
Where does Pennsylvania rank nationally?
Pennsylvania ranks #34 of 47 taxing states by combined rate. That is 1.19% 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 Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania charges a 6% state sales tax on most retail goods. Many cities and counties add a local tax on top. The population-weighted average local rate is 0.34%.
That brings the typical combined rate to 6.34%. Your real rate depends on the exact city or county. The calculator above uses the state plus average local rate.
What does Pennsylvania sales tax cost on common purchases?
| Purchase | State (6%) | Avg local (0.34%) | Total tax | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $6.00 | $0.34 | $6.34 | $106.34 |
| $1,000 | $60.00 | $3.40 | $63.40 | $1,063.40 |
| $30,000 car | $1,800.00 | $102.00 | $1,902.00 | $31,902.00 |
How do you calculate Pennsylvania sales tax by hand?
- Take the pre-tax price of your item.
- Multiply it by the combined rate of 6.34% (6% state + 0.34% local).
- Add that tax to the price to get your total.
- To reverse it, divide the total by 1.0634.
How is car and vehicle sales tax handled in Pennsylvania?
Vehicles are generally taxed at the same 6.34% combined rate, applied to the purchase price. A $30,000 car costs about $1,902.00 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 1.0634 to recover the pre-tax price. This is how you find the base price on a receipt.