Sales Tax Calculator, Louisville, KY
Calculate sales tax in Louisville, Kentucky. Find local and state tax rates.
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Calculate Sales Tax in Kentucky
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Tax Breakdown
Total Amount$106.00
Tax Details
Pre-Tax Amount
$100.00
State Tax
6.00%$6.00
Local Tax
0.00%$0.00
Total Tax
$6.00
Effective Tax Rate6.00%
6.00%
State Rate
6.00%
Avg Combined
No
Local Tax
No
Grocery Taxed
Kentucky Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
6.00%
Avg. Local Rate
0.00%
Combined Rate
6.00%
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are exempt from sales tax
- • Clothing is subject to sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Sales Tax Examples in Kentucky
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.50 | $26.50 |
| $100.00 | $6.00 | $106.00 |
| $500.00 | $30.00 | $530.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $60.00 | $1,060.00 |
Based on the average combined state + local rate of 6.00%.
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