Hawaii Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax in Hawaii. Find state and local tax rates.
Updated May 2026Calculate Sales Tax in Hawaii
$
Tax Breakdown
Total Amount$104.44
Tax Details
Pre-Tax Amount
$100.00
State Tax
4.00%$4.00
Local Tax
0.44%$0.44
Total Tax
$4.44
Effective Tax Rate4.44%
4.00%
State Rate
4.44%
Avg Combined
Yes
Local Tax
Yes
Grocery Taxed
Hawaii Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
4.00%
Avg. Local Rate
0.44%
Combined Rate
4.44%
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 Hawaii
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.11 | $26.11 |
| $100.00 | $4.44 | $104.44 |
| $500.00 | $22.20 | $522.20 |
| $1,000.00 | $44.40 | $1,044.40 |
Based on the average combined state + local rate of 4.44%.
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Cities in Hawaii
Urban Honolulu East Honolulu Pearl City Hilo Waipahu Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) Kaneohe Kahului Mililani Town Ewa Gentry Kihei Kapolei Mililani Mauka Makakilo Kailua CDP (Hawaii County) Wahiawa Wailuku Ewa Beach Halawa Ocean Pointe Hawaiian Paradise Park Schofield Barracks Royal Kunia Waimalu Waianae Lahaina Kaiminani Nanakuli Waipio Kapaa Maili Aiea Makaha Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) Kaneohe Base Waihee-Waiehu Ahuimanu Haiku-Pauwela Pukalani Lihue Ewa Villages Hickam Housing Waikele Makawao Waikoloa Village Napili-Honokowai Kula Waimanalo Wailea Laie
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