Sales Tax Calculator — Des Moines, IA
Calculate sales tax in Des Moines, Iowa. Find local and state tax rates.
Updated April 2026Calculate Sales Tax in Iowa
Tax Breakdown
Tax Details
Iowa Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
6.00%
Avg. Local Rate
0.94%
Combined Rate
6.94%
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 Iowa
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.73 | $26.73 |
| $100.00 | $6.94 | $106.94 |
| $500.00 | $34.70 | $534.70 |
| $1,000.00 | $69.40 | $1,069.40 |
Based on the average combined state + local rate of 6.94%.
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