California Sales Tax Calculator by City & ZIP Code
Combined state + local average: 8.85% (7.25% state + 1.60% avg local)
Calculator Inputs
Choose which value you enter; the calculator derives the rest.
Rate auto-fills with the state + average local combined rate.
Calculates the sales tax and total
= State 7.25% + Avg local 1.60%
Sales Tax
$8.85
Total $108.85
Breakdown
β’ The US has no federal VAT β sales tax is state + local only.
β’ 5 states have no statewide sales tax: Oregon, Montana, New Hampshire, Delaware, Alaska.
β’ City and county rates add to the state rate; combined rates above use state averages.
* This calculator is for estimation only β verify with the state Department of Revenue for filing.
Quick reference β current state rate Γ common amounts
| Pre-tax | Tax (8.85%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.89 | $10.89 |
| $25.00 | $2.21 | $27.21 |
| $50.00 | $4.43 | $54.43 |
| $100.00 | $8.85 | $108.85 |
| $250.00 | $22.13 | $272.13 |
| $500.00 | $44.25 | $544.25 |
| $1,000.00 | $88.50 | $1,088.50 |
| $5,000.00 | $442.50 | $5,442.50 |
California sales tax in context
California has the highest statewide base rate in the US at 7.25%. Local district taxes add another 0.10% β 3%, so the rate you actually pay depends on your city and ZIP code, not just the state. Combined receipts range from 7.25% in rural counties to 10.75% in parts of Los Angeles County. The state average is 8.85%. Use the city table below to find your local rate, or switch the calculator to "Custom rate" mode and enter the exact rate from your receipt.
California sales tax by city
Combined state + local sales tax rates for major Californiacities. Rates are set at the city/district level, so they vary by ZIP code β tap a rate into the calculator above using "Custom rate" mode for an exact total.
City rates current as of 2025 and may change. For the exact rate at a specific address or ZIP code, use your state tax authority's official rate lookup tool.
California-specific FAQs
California sales tax is set by district, so the rate changes by city and even by ZIP code within the same county. Check the major-city table above for the combined rate where you are shopping β for example Los Angeles is 9.50%, San Francisco 8.625%, and San Diego 7.75%. For an exact ZIP-level rate, look up your address on the CDTFA rate lookup tool, then enter that rate in the calculator's "Custom rate" mode.
The calculator uses the state average. Major cities including Los Angeles (9.50%), Long Beach (10.25%), and South Gate (10.25%) carry above-average local additions. Switch to "Custom rate" mode in the calculator and enter your actual city rate from your receipt.
No β California requires marketplace facilitators (Amazon, eBay) and remote sellers with over $500K in California sales to collect sales tax based on the buyer's shipping address. Your local rate applies.
Most groceries (unprepared food), prescription drugs, and certain medical devices are exempt. Restaurant meals, hot prepared food, and dietary supplements are taxable. Clothing has no special exemption.
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Combined rate data: Tax Foundation, January 2025.