Alabama sales tax on common purchase amounts
At the combined 9.46% rate (4.00% state + 5.46% average local):
| Price | Sales tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $50.00 | $4.73 | $54.73 |
| $100.00 | $9.46 | $109.46 |
| $500.00 | $47.30 | $547.30 |
| $1,000.00 | $94.60 | $1,094.60 |
| $2,500.00 | $236.50 | $2,736.50 |
Other states
- Alaska sales tax combined rate 1.82%.
- Arizona sales tax combined rate 8.54%.
- Arkansas sales tax combined rate 9.48%.
- California sales tax combined rate 9.03%.
- Colorado sales tax combined rate 7.89%.
- Connecticut sales tax combined rate 6.35%.
States with no state sales tax: Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon.
Frequently asked questions
The combined rate is 9.46%: 4.00% statewide plus an average local rate of 5.46%. Local rates vary by city and county, so the exact rate at checkout can differ from this average.
About $9.46 at the 9.46% average combined rate, bringing the total to roughly $109.46. The table above breaks this down for several purchase amounts.
Alabama's combined rate here uses the state's population-weighted average local rate, since per-city rate data for this state isn't broken out individually. Actual city/county rates can differ slightly from this average; confirm with the retailer or your state revenue department for an exact figure.
Sales tax in the US is added on top of the listed price at checkout, unlike VAT-style taxes that are baked into a sticker price. The calculator above supports both directions: adding tax to a price, or working backward from a total that already includes tax.
Rates are approximate combined state + average local sales tax. City rates shown where available. Verify with your state revenue department before filing. Source: Tax Foundation 2026 midyear update (population-weighted average local rates). Last updated 2026-07-01.
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