State and local rate estimates for a quick subtotal. Confirm with the tax authority before filing.
Calculate
Purchase amount
State
City (optional)
Result
- Subtotal
- $100.00
- State (7.25%)
- $7.25
- Local
- $1.43
- Total tax
- $8.68
- Total
- $108.68
California
Rates
- State
- 7.25%
- Avg. local
- 1.43%
- Combined
- 8.68%
Business snapshot
- Nexus threshold
- $500,000
- Filing
- Monthly
- Local layers
- Yes
Major cities
Los Angeles2.25% · 9.5%
San Francisco1% · 8.25%
San Diego0.75% · 8%
Common exemptions
GroceriesPrescription drugsMedical devices
Special rules
- Food taxed at reduced rate
- Complex local tax structure
About sales tax
What it is
Consumption tax on many retail sales: state rate plus local add-ons where they apply.
Pieces
State base, optional local (city/county/district), combined rate on the taxable amount, category exemptions.
Multi-state sales
Nexus and filing rules differ. Thresholds here are simplified; confirm per jurisdiction.
Watch
Economic nexus limits, return frequency, resale/exemption certificates, records and audits.
Estimates only. Rates and nexus rules change. Verify with your state or a tax professional before relying on these numbers.