Sales Tax Calculator — Philadelphia, PA
Calculate sales tax in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Find local and state tax rates.
Updated April 2026Calculate Sales Tax in Pennsylvania
Tax Breakdown
Tax Details
Pennsylvania Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
6.00%
Avg. Local Rate
0.34%
Combined Rate
6.34%
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 exempt from sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Sales Tax Examples in Pennsylvania
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.59 | $26.59 |
| $100.00 | $6.34 | $106.34 |
| $500.00 | $31.70 | $531.70 |
| $1,000.00 | $63.40 | $1,063.40 |
Based on the average combined state + local rate of 6.34%.
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