Illinois sales tax on common purchase amounts
At the combined 8.98% rate (6.25% state + 2.73% average local):
| Price | Sales tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $50.00 | $4.49 | $54.49 |
| $100.00 | $8.98 | $108.98 |
| $500.00 | $44.90 | $544.90 |
| $1,000.00 | $89.80 | $1,089.80 |
| $2,500.00 | $224.50 | $2,724.50 |
Other states
- Indiana sales tax combined rate 7.00%.
- Iowa sales tax combined rate 6.94%.
- Kansas sales tax combined rate 8.71%.
- Kentucky sales tax combined rate 6.00%.
- Louisiana sales tax combined rate 10.13%.
- Maine sales tax combined rate 5.50%.
States with no state sales tax: Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon.
Frequently asked questions
The combined rate is 8.98%: 6.25% statewide plus an average local rate of 2.73%. Local rates vary by city and county, so the exact rate at checkout can differ from this average.
About $8.98 at the 8.98% average combined rate, bringing the total to roughly $108.98. The table above breaks this down for several purchase amounts.
Illinois'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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