Louisiana sales tax on common purchase amounts
At the combined 10.13% rate (5.00% state + 5.13% average local):
| Price | Sales tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $50.00 | $5.07 | $55.07 |
| $100.00 | $10.13 | $110.13 |
| $500.00 | $50.65 | $550.65 |
| $1,000.00 | $101.30 | $1,101.30 |
| $2,500.00 | $253.25 | $2,753.25 |
Other states
- Maine sales tax combined rate 5.50%.
- Maryland sales tax combined rate 6.00%.
- Massachusetts sales tax combined rate 6.25%.
- Michigan sales tax combined rate 6.00%.
- Minnesota sales tax combined rate 8.14%.
- Mississippi sales tax combined rate 7.06%.
States with no state sales tax: Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon.
Frequently asked questions
The combined rate is 10.13%: 5.00% statewide plus an average local rate of 5.13%. Local rates vary by city and county, so the exact rate at checkout can differ from this average.
About $10.13 at the 10.13% average combined rate, bringing the total to roughly $110.13. The table above breaks this down for several purchase amounts.
Louisiana'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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