Pennsylvania sales tax on common purchase amounts
At the combined 6.34% rate (6.00% state + 0.34% average local):
| Price | Sales tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $50.00 | $3.17 | $53.17 |
| $100.00 | $6.34 | $106.34 |
| $500.00 | $31.70 | $531.70 |
| $1,000.00 | $63.40 | $1,063.40 |
| $2,500.00 | $158.50 | $2,658.50 |
Other states
- Rhode Island sales tax combined rate 7.00%.
- South Carolina sales tax combined rate 7.49%.
- South Dakota sales tax combined rate 6.11%.
- Tennessee sales tax combined rate 9.61%.
- Texas sales tax combined rate 8.20%.
- Utah sales tax combined rate 7.42%.
States with no state sales tax: Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon.
Frequently asked questions
The combined rate is 6.34%: 6.00% statewide plus an average local rate of 0.34%. Local rates vary by city and county, so the exact rate at checkout can differ from this average.
About $6.34 at the 6.34% average combined rate, bringing the total to roughly $106.34. The table above breaks this down for several purchase amounts.
Pennsylvania'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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