Michigan sales tax on common purchase amounts
At the combined 6.00% rate (6.00% state + 0.00% average local):
| Price | Sales tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $50.00 | $3.00 | $53.00 |
| $100.00 | $6.00 | $106.00 |
| $500.00 | $30.00 | $530.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $60.00 | $1,060.00 |
| $2,500.00 | $150.00 | $2,650.00 |
How much is sales tax in Michigan?
Michigan charges a flat 6.00% sales tax with no average local add-on. A $100 purchase totals $106.00, and $1,000 of taxable spending adds $60.00. That ranks 38th highest of the 50 states and DC, level with the District of Columbia, Kentucky and Maryland, against a national median combined rate of 7.00%.
What other state taxes apply in Michigan?
Beyond sales tax, Michigan withholds state income tax from wages: about $2,937 a year on a $75,000 salary for a single filer. After that, federal tax and FICA, take-home pay is $58,656, ranking 34th of the 50 states and DC against a median of $59,001.
Other states
- Minnesota sales tax combined rate 8.14%, 2.14 points above Michigan.
- Mississippi sales tax combined rate 7.06%, 1.06 points above Michigan.
- Missouri sales tax combined rate 8.45%, 2.45 points above Michigan.
- Montana sales tax no state sales tax, 6.00 points below Michigan.
- Nebraska sales tax combined rate 6.98%, 0.98 points above Michigan.
- Nevada sales tax combined rate 8.24%, 2.24 points above Michigan.
States with no state sales tax: Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon.
Frequently asked questions
The combined rate is 6.00%: 6.00% statewide plus an average local rate of 0.00%. Local rates vary by city and county, so the exact rate at checkout can differ from this average.
About $6.00 at the 6.00% average combined rate, bringing the total to roughly $106.00. The table above breaks this down for several purchase amounts.
Michigan'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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Reviewed by Raja Jahangir · Last reviewed: October 2026