Louisiana Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax in Louisiana. Find state and local tax rates.
Updated May 2026Calculate Sales Tax in Louisiana
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Tax Breakdown
Total Amount$109.55
Tax Details
Pre-Tax Amount
$100.00
State Tax
4.45%$4.45
Local Tax
5.10%$5.10
Total Tax
$9.55
Effective Tax Rate9.55%
4.45%
State Rate
9.55%
Avg Combined
Yes
Local Tax
No
Grocery Taxed
Louisiana Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
4.45%
Avg. Local Rate
5.10%
Combined Rate
9.55%
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 Louisiana
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $2.38 | $27.38 |
| $100.00 | $9.55 | $109.55 |
| $500.00 | $47.75 | $547.75 |
| $1,000.00 | $95.50 | $1,095.50 |
Based on the average combined state + local rate of 9.55%.
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Cities in Louisiana
New Orleans Baton Rouge Shreveport Metairie Lafayette Lake Charles Kenner Bossier City Monroe Alexandria Houma Prairieville Marrero Central Laplace Slidell New Iberia Terrytown Harvey Ruston Sulphur Chalmette Bayou Cane Hammond Zachary Shenandoah Natchitoches Estelle Gretna Thibodaux Youngsville Opelousas Pineville Luling River Ridge Broussard Bayou Blue Gardere Mandeville West Monroe Claiborne Moss Bluff Baker Gonzales Minden Crowley Covington Morgan City Destrehan Woodmere
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