Ohio Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax on any purchase in Ohio using the 7.29% average combined state and local rate, or edit the rate for your city, county, or item type.
Ohio Sales Tax Default Rate
Ohio has a state-level sales tax of 5.75%. The average local rate is 1.54%, so this page uses 7.29% as the default combined estimate. Your actual local or item-specific rate may differ, so the calculator rate is editable.
State rate
5.75%
Avg. local rate
1.54%
Default combined rate
7.29%
Example: Sales Tax on a $100 Purchase in Ohio
A $100 purchase taxed at the Ohio average combined rate of 7.29% adds $7.29 in sales tax, making the total $107.29. 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 Ohio tax authority: https://tax.ohio.gov/
Frequently Asked Questions
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Last updated: 2026-05-22