Nebraska Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax in Nebraska. Find state and local tax rates.
Updated May 2026Calculate Sales Tax in Nebraska
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Tax Breakdown
Total Amount$106.94
Tax Details
Pre-Tax Amount
$100.00
State Tax
5.50%$5.50
Local Tax
1.44%$1.44
Total Tax
$6.94
Effective Tax Rate6.94%
5.50%
State Rate
6.94%
Avg Combined
Yes
Local Tax
No
Grocery Taxed
Nebraska Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
5.50%
Avg. Local Rate
1.44%
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 Nebraska
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.74 | $26.74 |
| $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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Cities in Nebraska
Omaha Lincoln Bellevue Grand Island Kearney Fremont Hastings Norfolk Papillion Columbus North Platte La Vista Scottsbluff South Sioux City Beatrice Chalco Lexington Gering Alliance York Blair Seward McCook Nebraska City Crete Schuyler Plattsmouth Ralston Sidney Wayne Holdrege Offutt AFB Chadron Gretna Ogallala Wahoo Aurora Waverly Falls City Cozad Fairbury O'Neill Broken Bow West Point Gothenburg Auburn Minden Ashland Central City Valley
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