Sales Tax Calculator — California
California has the highest statewide sales tax in the nation at 7.25%, which already bundles a mandatory 1% local component. District taxes in cities and counties push the average combined rate to 8.99%, and several Los Angeles-area districts climb well past 10%.
Sales tax and total price
Total with tax
$108.99
Breakdown
California's statewide base rate is 7.25% and its average combined state + local rate is 8.99% (pre-filled). The rate is editable because local rates vary by exact address and some items are exempt or taxed differently. Statewide rates are from the Tax Foundation, 2026. An estimate, not tax advice.
The nation's highest state rate, plus district taxes
California has the highest statewide rate in the country at 7.25%, a figure that already bundles a mandatory 1% local share. On top of that, voter- approved district taxes raise the average combined rate to 8.99% — an average local add-on around 1.7 points, with several Los Angeles-area districts climbing past 10%.
Because the 7.25% base is high before any district tax, the combined rate you actually pay is rarely lower than the pre-filled figure and often higher. Enter the rate for your specific California district; some items may be taxed differently. This is an estimate, not tax advice.
Questions
- What is California's 2026 sales tax rate?
- California's statewide base is 7.25% — the highest in the nation — and the average combined state-and-local rate is 8.99%. District taxes in some areas push the total past 10%.
- Why is my California rate higher than 7.25%?
- Local district taxes add to the 7.25% statewide base, averaging about 1.7 percentage points and exceeding that near Los Angeles. Enter your district's combined rate for a precise estimate.
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