Sales Tax Calculator — Cambridge, MA
Calculate sales tax in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Find local and state tax rates.
Updated April 2026Calculate Sales Tax in Massachusetts
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Tax Breakdown
Total Amount$106.25
Tax Details
Pre-Tax Amount
$100.00
State Tax
6.25%$6.25
Local Tax
0.00%$0.00
Total Tax
$6.25
Effective Tax Rate6.25%
6.25%
State Rate
6.25%
Avg Combined
No
Local Tax
No
Grocery Taxed
Massachusetts Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
6.25%
Avg. Local Rate
0.00%
Combined Rate
6.25%
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are exempt from sales tax
- • Clothing is exempt from sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Sales Tax Examples in Massachusetts
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.56 | $26.56 |
| $100.00 | $6.25 | $106.25 |
| $500.00 | $31.25 | $531.25 |
| $1,000.00 | $62.50 | $1,062.50 |
Based on the average combined state + local rate of 6.25%.
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