California Sales Tax Calculator (7.25%)

The statewide sales tax rate in California is 7.25%. Includes the mandatory statewide 1.25% local add-on (state portion alone is 6%). Local taxes may be added on top and are not included here.

$20.00 purchase	$1.45 tax, $21.45 total
$100.00 purchase	$7.25 tax, $107.25 total
$1,000.00 purchase	$72.50 tax, $1,072.50 total

Fig. 1 Examples at the 7.25% state rate.

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Price	Tax	Total
$10.00	$0.73	$10.73
$20.00	$1.45	$21.45
$50.00	$3.63	$53.63
$100.00	$7.25	$107.25
$200.00	$14.50	$214.50
$500.00	$36.25	$536.25
$1,000.00	$72.50	$1,072.50

Fig. 2 Common amounts at 7.25%.

Last checked 11/04/2026. Sources: Tax Foundation: State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026; Sales Tax Institute: State Sales Tax Rates.

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