Texas Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
The Texas sales tax rate is 6.25% at the state level. Adding the 1.95% average local rate gives a combined 8.2%. On a $100 purchase that is about $8.20 in tax, for $108.20 total. Enter any amount below.
What is the Texas sales tax rate in 2026?
The Texas state rate is 6.25%. With an average local rate of 1.95%, the combined average is 8.2%.
How much tax on a $100 purchase?
About $8.20 at the combined 8.2% rate. Your $100 item costs roughly $108.20.
Where does Texas rank nationally?
Texas ranks #14 of 47 taxing states by combined rate. That is 0.67% 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 Texas?
Texas charges a 6.25% state sales tax on most retail goods. Many cities and counties add a local tax on top. The population-weighted average local rate is 1.95%.
That brings the typical combined rate to 8.2%. Your real rate depends on the exact city or county. The calculator above uses the state plus average local rate.
What does Texas sales tax cost on common purchases?
| Purchase | State (6.25%) | Avg local (1.95%) | Total tax | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $6.25 | $1.95 | $8.20 | $108.20 |
| $1,000 | $62.50 | $19.50 | $82.00 | $1,082.00 |
| $30,000 car | $1,875.00 | $585.00 | $2,460.00 | $32,460.00 |
How do you calculate Texas sales tax by hand?
- Take the pre-tax price of your item.
- Multiply it by the combined rate of 8.2% (6.25% state + 1.95% local).
- Add that tax to the price to get your total.
- To reverse it, divide the total by 1.0820.
How is car and vehicle sales tax handled in Texas?
Vehicles are generally taxed at the same 8.2% combined rate, applied to the purchase price. A $30,000 car costs about $2,460.00 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 1.0820 to recover the pre-tax price. This is how you find the base price on a receipt.