New Jersey Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax in New Jersey using the 6.625% statewide base rate. Add tax to a pre-tax price, or work backward to find the tax inside a total. New Jersey applies its 6.625% rate statewide; most areas have no extra local sales tax (Urban Enterprise Zones charge half). You can change the rate above to match your exact local rate.
New Jersey Sales Tax Calculator
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How It Works
New Jersey’s statewide base sales tax rate is 6.625%. To add tax, the calculator multiplies the price by 6.625% and adds it to give the total. To remove it, it divides the total by 1.0662 to recover the pre-tax price and reveal the tax portion. New Jersey applies its 6.625% rate statewide; most areas have no extra local sales tax (Urban Enterprise Zones charge half).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in New Jersey?
New Jersey’s statewide base sales tax rate is 6.625%. New Jersey applies its 6.625% rate statewide; most areas have no extra local sales tax (Urban Enterprise Zones charge half).
How do I calculate 6.625% sales tax in New Jersey?
Multiply the price by 6.625% and add it. For example, a $100 purchase plus 6.625% New Jersey sales tax is $6.63 tax, for a total of $106.63.
Why might my actual rate be higher than 6.625%?
The 6.625% figure is the state base rate only. New Jersey applies its 6.625% rate statewide; most areas have no extra local sales tax (Urban Enterprise Zones charge half). Enter your exact combined rate in the calculator for a precise result at your location.