Sales Tax Calculator — Huntsville, AL
Calculate sales tax in Huntsville, Alabama. Find local and state tax rates.
Updated April 2026Calculate Sales Tax in Alabama
Tax Breakdown
Tax Details
Alabama Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
4.00%
Avg. Local Rate
5.24%
Combined Rate
9.24%
Local rates vary by city and county. The combined rate shown uses the statewide average local rate.
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are subject to sales tax
- • Clothing is subject to sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Sales Tax Examples in Alabama
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $2.31 | $27.31 |
| $100.00 | $9.24 | $109.24 |
| $500.00 | $46.20 | $546.20 |
| $1,000.00 | $92.40 | $1,092.40 |
Based on the average combined state + local rate of 9.24%.
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