Rockville, MD Sales Tax Rate and Calculator
The combined rate is 6% as of October 1, 2026. Enter an amount to see the tax.
Updated October 2026Calculate Sales Tax in Rockville, MD
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Rockville sales tax rate: 6%
The combined sales tax rate in Rockville, MD is 6% as of October 1, 2026: the 6% state rate; Maryland has no general local sales taxes. Rockville has about 67,117 residents.
At 6%, a $500 purchase in Rockville adds $30.00 in tax and a $2,000 one adds $120.00. With a median household income of $122,384 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023), that larger bill equals about 5% of a week's income here.
Groceries are exempt from sales tax. Rates can change at the start of each quarter. Source: Maryland revenue department, read October 13, 2026.
Maryland Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
6.00%
Rockville Local Rate
0%
Rockville Combined
6%
Maryland has no local sales taxes. State rate source: Maryland revenue department, checked October 13, 2026.
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are exempt from sales tax
- • Clothing is subject to sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Sales Tax Examples in Rockville
| 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 Rockville combined rate of 6% (October 1, 2026).
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