Virginia Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax in Virginia. Find state and local tax rates.
Updated May 2026Calculate Sales Tax in Virginia
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Tax Breakdown
Total Amount$105.73
Tax Details
Pre-Tax Amount
$100.00
State Tax
5.30%$5.30
Local Tax
0.43%$0.43
Total Tax
$5.73
Effective Tax Rate5.73%
5.30%
State Rate
5.73%
Avg Combined
Yes
Local Tax
Yes
Grocery Taxed
Virginia Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
5.30%
Avg. Local Rate
0.43%
Combined Rate
5.73%
Local rates vary by city and county. The combined rate shown uses the statewide average local rate.
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are subject to sales tax
- • Clothing is subject to sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Sales Tax Examples in Virginia
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.44 | $26.44 |
| $100.00 | $5.73 | $105.73 |
| $500.00 | $28.65 | $528.65 |
| $1,000.00 | $57.30 | $1,057.30 |
Based on the average combined state + local rate of 5.73%.
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Cities in Virginia
Virginia Beach Chesapeake Arlington Norfolk Richmond Newport News Alexandria Hampton Roanoke Portsmouth Suffolk Lynchburg Centreville Dale City Reston Harrisonburg McLean Leesburg Tuckahoe Charlottesville Ashburn Lake Ridge Blacksburg Woodbridge Annandale Manassas Danville Burke Linton Hall Mechanicsville Oakton Fair Oaks South Riding Petersburg Springfield Short Pump Sterling West Falls Church Winchester Fredericksburg Cave Spring Tysons Staunton Salem Bailey's Crossroads Herndon Chantilly Fairfax Cherry Hill Brambleton
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