Tennessee Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax in Tennessee using the 7% statewide base rate. Add tax to a pre-tax price, or work backward to find the tax inside a total. Local option taxes add up to 2.75%, for a combined rate as high as 9.75%. You can change the rate above to match your exact local rate.
Tennessee Sales Tax Calculator
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How It Works
Tennessee’s statewide base sales tax rate is 7%. To add tax, the calculator multiplies the price by 7% and adds it to give the total. To remove it, it divides the total by 1.0700 to recover the pre-tax price and reveal the tax portion. Local option taxes add up to 2.75%, for a combined rate as high as 9.75%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Tennessee?
Tennessee’s statewide base sales tax rate is 7%. Local option taxes add up to 2.75%, for a combined rate as high as 9.75%.
How do I calculate 7% sales tax in Tennessee?
Multiply the price by 7% and add it. For example, a $100 purchase plus 7% Tennessee sales tax is $7.00 tax, for a total of $107.00.
Why might my actual rate be higher than 7%?
The 7% figure is the state base rate only. Local option taxes add up to 2.75%, for a combined rate as high as 9.75%. Enter your exact combined rate in the calculator for a precise result at your location.