Sales Tax Calculator — Winston-Salem, NC
Calculate sales tax in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Find local and state tax rates.
Updated April 2026Calculate Sales Tax in North Carolina
Tax Breakdown
Tax Details
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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