District of Columbia 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 |
Other states
- Florida sales tax combined rate 6.98%.
- Georgia sales tax combined rate 7.56%.
- Hawaii sales tax combined rate 4.50%.
- Idaho sales tax combined rate 6.03%.
- Illinois sales tax combined rate 8.98%.
- Indiana sales tax combined rate 7.00%.
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.
District of Columbia'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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