California Sales Tax Calculator
The California state rate, the official rates of the places we checked, and a calculator.
Updated October 2026Calculate Sales Tax in California
Tax Breakdown
Statewide minimum: 6% state plus 1.25% local levied everywhere (7.25%). Many places add more: pick a city below for its full rate.
Tax Details
California Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
6.00%
Local Taxes
Vary by place
Places Checked
26
Local rates vary by city, county and special district. 6% state + 1.25% mandatory local = 7.25% minimum combined: 6% state plus the 1.25% local tax levied statewide (CDTFA), so 7.25% is the statewide base rate. State rate source: California revenue department, checked October 13, 2026.
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are exempt from sales tax
- • Clothing is subject to sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
California State Sales Tax Examples
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.81 | $26.81 |
| $100.00 | $7.25 | $107.25 |
| $500.00 | $36.25 | $536.25 |
| $1,000.00 | $72.50 | $1,072.50 |
Statewide minimum (7.25%: 6% state plus 1.25% local levied everywhere). Further local taxes add to these amounts where they apply.
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