New Jersey Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax in New Jersey. Find state and local tax rates.
Updated April 2026Calculate Sales Tax in New Jersey
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Tax Breakdown
Total Amount$106.63
Tax Details
Pre-Tax Amount
$100.00
State Tax
6.63%$6.63
Local Tax
0.00%$0.00
Total Tax
$6.63
Effective Tax Rate6.63%
6.63%
State Rate
6.63%
Avg Combined
No
Local Tax
No
Grocery Taxed
New Jersey Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
6.63%
Avg. Local Rate
0.00%
Combined Rate
6.63%
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are exempt from sales tax
- • Clothing is exempt from sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Sales Tax Examples in New Jersey
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.66 | $26.66 |
| $100.00 | $6.63 | $106.63 |
| $500.00 | $33.13 | $533.13 |
| $1,000.00 | $66.25 | $1,066.25 |
Based on the average combined state + local rate of 6.63%.
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