New Jersey Sales Tax Calculator
The New Jersey state rate, the official rates of the places we checked, and a calculator.
Updated October 2026Calculate Sales Tax in New Jersey
Tax Breakdown
Tax Details
New Jersey Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
6.63%
Local Taxes
None
Places Checked
3
New Jersey has no local sales taxes. State rate source: New Jersey revenue department, checked October 13, 2026.
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are exempt from sales tax
- • Clothing is exempt from sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
New Jersey State Sales Tax Examples
| 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 |
State tax only (6.625%). Local taxes add to these amounts wherever they apply.
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