Sales Tax Calculator — Sacramento, CA
Calculate sales tax in Sacramento, California. Find local and state tax rates.
Updated April 2026Calculate Sales Tax in California
Tax Breakdown
Tax Details
California Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
7.25%
Avg. Local Rate
1.57%
Combined Rate
8.82%
Local rates vary by city and county. The combined rate shown uses the statewide average local rate.
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are exempt from sales tax
- • Clothing is subject to sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Sales Tax Examples in California
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $2.20 | $27.20 |
| $100.00 | $8.82 | $108.82 |
| $500.00 | $44.10 | $544.10 |
| $1,000.00 | $88.20 | $1,088.20 |
Based on the average combined state + local rate of 8.82%.
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