California Sales Tax Calculator
Add or remove California sales tax in seconds. The state rate is 7.25%, and the average rate with local taxes is 9.03%.
Price including sales tax
$107.25
- Net amount
- $100.00
- Sales tax at 7.25%
- $7.25
- Gross amount
- $107.25
California sales tax rates
| Rate | What it is |
|---|---|
| 7.25% | State sales tax rate |
| 1.78% | Average local sales tax (cities, counties and districts) |
| 9.03% | Average combined state and local rate |
Up to 5.25% local, so combined up to 12.5% (average combined 9.03%). The rate you charge depends on where the sale takes place, so check the rate for your city or county.
How to calculate California sales tax
- To add sales tax: price before tax × 1.0725 = price including tax. For example, 100.00 × 1.0725 = 107.25.
- To remove sales tax: price including tax ÷ 1.0725 = price before tax. For example, 107.25 ÷ 1.0725 = 100.00.
- The tax inside a price that includes it: price including tax × 7.25 ÷ 107.25. For 107.25 that is 7.25.
Recent changes and things to know
The 7.25% statewide rate includes a mandatory 1.25% local share; district taxes add more.
California sales tax: frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in California?
The California state sales tax rate is 7.25%. With local taxes the average combined rate is 9.03%. Up to 5.25% local, so combined up to 12.5% (average combined 9.03%).
How do I add sales tax to a price?
Multiply the price before tax by 1.0725. For example, 100 plus 7.25% sales tax is 107.25.
How do I remove sales tax from a price?
Divide the price including sales tax by 1.0725. For example, 107.25 including 7.25% sales tax is 100.00 before tax. Do not just take 7.25% off the total, because that gives the wrong answer.
Do I charge California sales tax on services?
It depends on the service. Most US states tax sales of goods and only some services, and each state has its own list. Check with the California tax department, linked under sources, before you add sales tax to an invoice for services.
Is this sales tax calculator free?
Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to BunnyDoc.
Sources
Rates checked in October 2026. Tax rates and rules change, and what you charge depends on what you sell and to whom, so check the official sources above or ask an accountant. This page is general information, not tax advice.
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