Washington Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax in Washington. Find state and local tax rates.
Updated May 2026Calculate Sales Tax in Washington
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Tax Breakdown
Total Amount$109.23
Tax Details
Pre-Tax Amount
$100.00
State Tax
6.50%$6.50
Local Tax
2.73%$2.73
Total Tax
$9.23
Effective Tax Rate9.23%
6.50%
State Rate
9.23%
Avg Combined
Yes
Local Tax
No
Grocery Taxed
Washington Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
6.50%
Avg. Local Rate
2.73%
Combined Rate
9.23%
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 Washington
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $2.31 | $27.31 |
| $100.00 | $9.23 | $109.23 |
| $500.00 | $46.15 | $546.15 |
| $1,000.00 | $92.30 | $1,092.30 |
Based on the average combined state + local rate of 9.23%.
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Cities in Washington
Seattle Spokane Tacoma Vancouver Bellevue Kent Everett Renton Spokane Valley Federal Way Yakima Kirkland Bellingham Auburn Kennewick Pasco Redmond Marysville Sammamish South Hill Lakewood Richland Shoreline Olympia Lacey Burien Bothell Bremerton Puyallup Edmonds Issaquah Parkland Lynnwood Longview Lake Stevens Wenatchee Spanaway Mount Vernon University Place Walla Walla Pullman Des Moines Graham SeaTac Maple Valley Orchards Camas Mercer Island Tumwater Moses Lake
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