North Carolina Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax in North Carolina. Find state and local tax rates.
Updated May 2026Calculate Sales Tax in North Carolina
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Tax Breakdown
Total Amount$106.97
Tax Details
Pre-Tax Amount
$100.00
State Tax
4.75%$4.75
Local Tax
2.22%$2.22
Total Tax
$6.97
Effective Tax Rate6.97%
4.75%
State Rate
6.97%
Avg Combined
Yes
Local Tax
No
Grocery Taxed
North Carolina Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
4.75%
Avg. Local Rate
2.22%
Combined Rate
6.97%
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 North Carolina
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.75 | $26.75 |
| $100.00 | $6.97 | $106.97 |
| $500.00 | $34.85 | $534.85 |
| $1,000.00 | $69.70 | $1,069.70 |
Based on the average combined state + local rate of 6.97%.
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Cities in North Carolina
Charlotte Raleigh Greensboro Durham Winston-Salem Fayetteville Cary Wilmington High Point Concord Asheville Greenville Gastonia Jacksonville Chapel Hill Huntersville Apex Burlington Rocky Mount Kannapolis Mooresville Wilson Wake Forest Hickory Holly Springs Indian Trail Salisbury Monroe Fuquay-Varina Goldsboro Cornelius New Bern Garner Sanford Morrisville Matthews Statesville Thomasville Asheboro Mint Hill Kernersville Clayton Leland Shelby Carrboro Clemmons Waxhaw Kinston Lexington Knightdale
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