Ohio Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax in Ohio using the 5.75% statewide base rate. Add tax to a pre-tax price, or work backward to find the tax inside a total. Counties and transit authorities add their own tax, pushing combined rates to roughly 6.5–8%. You can change the rate above to match your exact local rate.
Ohio Sales Tax Calculator
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How It Works
Ohio’s statewide base sales tax rate is 5.75%. To add tax, the calculator multiplies the price by 5.75% and adds it to give the total. To remove it, it divides the total by 1.0575 to recover the pre-tax price and reveal the tax portion. Counties and transit authorities add their own tax, pushing combined rates to roughly 6.5–8%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Ohio?
Ohio’s statewide base sales tax rate is 5.75%. Counties and transit authorities add their own tax, pushing combined rates to roughly 6.5–8%.
How do I calculate 5.75% sales tax in Ohio?
Multiply the price by 5.75% and add it. For example, a $100 purchase plus 5.75% Ohio sales tax is $5.75 tax, for a total of $105.75.
Why might my actual rate be higher than 5.75%?
The 5.75% figure is the state base rate only. Counties and transit authorities add their own tax, pushing combined rates to roughly 6.5–8%. Enter your exact combined rate in the calculator for a precise result at your location.