Texas Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax in Texas. Find state and local tax rates.
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Calculate Sales Tax in Texas
$
Tax Breakdown
Total Amount$108.19
Tax Details
Pre-Tax Amount
$100.00
State Tax
6.25%$6.25
Local Tax
1.94%$1.94
Total Tax
$8.19
Effective Tax Rate8.19%
6.25%
State Rate
8.19%
Avg Combined
Yes
Local Tax
No
Grocery Taxed
Texas Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
6.25%
Avg. Local Rate
1.94%
Combined Rate
8.19%
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 Texas
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $2.05 | $27.05 |
| $100.00 | $8.19 | $108.19 |
| $500.00 | $40.95 | $540.95 |
| $1,000.00 | $81.90 | $1,081.90 |
Based on the average combined state + local rate of 8.19%.
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Cities in Texas
Houston San Antonio Dallas Austin Fort Worth El Paso Arlington Corpus Christi Plano Lubbock Irving Laredo Garland Frisco Amarillo Grand Prairie McKinney Brownsville Killeen Pasadena Mesquite McAllen Denton Waco Carrollton Midland Pearland Abilene College Station Richardson Round Rock Beaumont The Woodlands Odessa League City Lewisville Sugar Land Tyler Allen Wichita Falls Edinburg
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Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Not tax, legal, or financial advice.