North Carolina sales tax on common purchase amounts
At the combined 7.10% rate (4.75% state + 2.35% average local):
| Price | Sales tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $50.00 | $3.55 | $53.55 |
| $100.00 | $7.10 | $107.10 |
| $500.00 | $35.50 | $535.50 |
| $1,000.00 | $71.00 | $1,071.00 |
| $2,500.00 | $177.50 | $2,677.50 |
Other states
- North Dakota sales tax combined rate 7.09%.
- Ohio sales tax combined rate 7.29%.
- Oklahoma sales tax combined rate 9.06%.
- Oregon sales tax no state sales tax.
- Pennsylvania sales tax combined rate 6.34%.
- Rhode Island sales tax combined rate 7.00%.
States with no state sales tax: Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon.
Frequently asked questions
The combined rate is 7.10%: 4.75% statewide plus an average local rate of 2.35%. Local rates vary by city and county, so the exact rate at checkout can differ from this average.
About $7.10 at the 7.10% average combined rate, bringing the total to roughly $107.10. The table above breaks this down for several purchase amounts.
North Carolina'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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