Sales Tax Calculator — New Jersey
New Jersey charges 6.625% statewide and has no general local sales tax, so the average combined rate of about 6.6% sits just below the state rate where Urban Enterprise Zones cut the rate in half. Clothing and most groceries are exempt.
Sales tax and total price
Total with tax
$106.60
Breakdown
New Jersey's statewide base rate is 6.625% and its average combined state + local rate is 6.6% (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.
A 6.625% base with no general local tax
New Jersey charges 6.625% statewide and has no general local sales tax, so the average combined rate of about 6.6% actually sits just below the state rate. That happens because Urban Enterprise Zones cut the rate in half in designated areas, pulling the statewide average down slightly.
For most New Jersey purchases the 6.625% pre-fill is the rate, with no county or city add-on to look up. Clothing and most groceries are exempt, so some items are taxed differently. This is an estimate, not tax advice.
Questions
- What is New Jersey's 2026 sales tax rate?
- New Jersey applies 6.625% statewide, and with no general local sales tax the average combined rate is about 6.6% — just below the state rate because Urban Enterprise Zones halve the rate in some areas.
- Why is New Jersey's combined rate slightly below the state rate?
- New Jersey has no general local sales tax, but Urban Enterprise Zones cut the rate in half in designated areas. That pulls the statewide average to about 6.6%, just under the 6.625% base. Most purchases are taxed at the full 6.625%.
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