Virginia Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
The Virginia sales tax rate is 5.3% at the state level. Adding the 0.47% average local rate gives a combined 5.77%. On a $100 purchase that is about $5.77 in tax, for $105.77 total. Enter any amount below.
What is the Virginia sales tax rate in 2026?
The Virginia state rate is 5.3%. With an average local rate of 0.47%, the combined average is 5.77%.
How much tax on a $100 purchase?
About $5.77 at the combined 5.77% rate. Your $100 item costs roughly $105.77.
Where does Virginia rank nationally?
Virginia ranks #42 of 47 taxing states by combined rate. That is 1.76% 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 Virginia?
Virginia charges a 5.3% state sales tax on most retail goods. Many cities and counties add a local tax on top. The population-weighted average local rate is 0.47%.
That brings the typical combined rate to 5.77%. Your real rate depends on the exact city or county. The calculator above uses the state plus average local rate.
What does Virginia sales tax cost on common purchases?
| Purchase | State (5.3%) | Avg local (0.47%) | Total tax | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $5.30 | $0.47 | $5.77 | $105.77 |
| $1,000 | $53.00 | $4.70 | $57.70 | $1,057.70 |
| $30,000 car | $1,590.00 | $141.00 | $1,731.00 | $31,731.00 |
How do you calculate Virginia sales tax by hand?
- Take the pre-tax price of your item.
- Multiply it by the combined rate of 5.77% (5.3% state + 0.47% local).
- Add that tax to the price to get your total.
- To reverse it, divide the total by 1.0577.
How is car and vehicle sales tax handled in Virginia?
Vehicles are generally taxed at the same 5.77% combined rate, applied to the purchase price. A $30,000 car costs about $1,731.00 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 1.0577 to recover the pre-tax price. This is how you find the base price on a receipt.