Michigan Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax on any purchase in Michigan using the 6% average combined state and local rate, or edit the rate for your city, county, or item type.
Michigan Sales Tax Default Rate
Michigan has a state-level sales tax of 6%. The average local rate is 0%, so this page uses 6% as the default combined estimate. Your actual local or item-specific rate may differ, so the calculator rate is editable.
State rate
6%
Avg. local rate
0%
Default combined rate
6%
Example: Sales Tax on a $100 Purchase in Michigan
A $100 purchase taxed at the Michigan average combined rate of 6% adds $6.00 in sales tax, making the total $106.00. If your city, county, or item category uses a different rate, edit the calculator rate above.
Default rates use Tax Foundation 2026 state and average local sales tax data. Local rates and exemptions can vary; verify exact filing rules with the Michigan tax authority: https://www.michigan.gov/treasury/
Frequently Asked Questions
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Last updated: 2026-05-22