Tennessee sales tax on common purchase amounts
At the combined 9.61% rate (7.00% state + 2.61% average local):
| Price | Sales tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $50.00 | $4.81 | $54.81 |
| $100.00 | $9.61 | $109.61 |
| $500.00 | $48.05 | $548.05 |
| $1,000.00 | $96.10 | $1,096.10 |
| $2,500.00 | $240.25 | $2,740.25 |
Other states
- Texas sales tax combined rate 8.20%.
- Utah sales tax combined rate 7.42%.
- Vermont sales tax combined rate 6.43%.
- Virginia sales tax combined rate 5.77%.
- Washington sales tax combined rate 9.57%.
- West Virginia sales tax combined rate 6.60%.
States with no state sales tax: Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon.
Frequently asked questions
The combined rate is 9.61%: 7.00% statewide plus an average local rate of 2.61%. Local rates vary by city and county, so the exact rate at checkout can differ from this average.
About $9.61 at the 9.61% average combined rate, bringing the total to roughly $109.61. The table above breaks this down for several purchase amounts.
Tennessee'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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