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Tennessee Sales Tax Calculator

The Tennessee statewide base sales-tax rate is 7% for 2026. Most places add county and city taxes on top — enter your combined local rate below to get the exact tax and total.

2026 statewide base rate

7%

Tennessee has one of the highest combined rates once local taxes are added.

Your combined state + local rate. Most US rates fall between 4% and 10%.

Total with sales tax

$107

Sales tax added
$7
Price before tax
$100

How sales tax works in Tennessee

Sales tax in Tennessee starts with the 7% statewide rate and climbs from there: your county and city add their own rates, so the combined total you actually pay depends on your exact address. Many states also exempt or reduce tax on essentials like groceries and prescription drugs, so a full cart can be taxed at a lower effective rate than the headline number.

To get your precise figure, find your combined state-plus-local rate (your Tennessee Department of Revenue publishes a lookup by address) and enter it in the calculator above. It computes the tax and total in exact cents.

Tennessee sales tax — FAQ

What is the sales tax rate in Tennessee?

The Tennessee statewide base rate is 7% for 2026. Counties and cities usually add local taxes on top, so your combined rate at checkout is often higher — enter it in the calculator for your exact figure.

How much is sales tax on a $100 purchase in Tennessee?

At the 7% state base rate, tax on $100 is 7 cents on the dollar — about $7.00, for a $107.00 total. Local taxes may raise it.

Is the Tennessee sales tax rate the same everywhere in the state?

No. 7% is the statewide base; counties and cities add their own rates, so two towns in Tennessee can charge different combined totals. Use your local combined rate for an accurate result.

Sales tax in other states

Alabama4%Alaska0%Arizona5.6%Arkansas6.5%California7.25%Colorado2.9%Connecticut6.35%Delaware0%Florida6%Georgia4%Hawaii4%Idaho6%Illinois6.25%Indiana7%Iowa6%Kansas6.5%Kentucky6%Louisiana5%Maine5.5%Maryland6%Massachusetts6.25%Michigan6%Minnesota6.875%Mississippi7%Missouri4.225%Montana0%Nebraska5.5%Nevada6.85%New Hampshire0%New Jersey6.625%New Mexico4.875%New York4%North Carolina4.75%North Dakota5%Ohio5.75%Oklahoma4.5%Oregon0%Pennsylvania6%Rhode Island7%South Carolina6%South Dakota4.2%Texas6.25%Utah6.1%Vermont6%Virginia5.3%Washington6.5%West Virginia6%Wisconsin5%Wyoming4%District of Columbia6%

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Disclaimer: DayCents provides this calculator for educational purposes only. Results are estimates based on your inputs and the stated assumptions — they are not financial advice, a quote, or an offer of credit. Consult a qualified financial professional before making major money decisions.