Tennessee Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax on any purchase in Tennessee using the 9.61% average combined state and local rate, or edit the rate for your city, county, or item type.
Tennessee Sales Tax Default Rate
Tennessee has a state-level sales tax of 7%. The average local rate is 2.61%, so this page uses 9.61% as the default combined estimate. Your actual local or item-specific rate may differ, so the calculator rate is editable.
State rate
7%
Avg. local rate
2.61%
Default combined rate
9.61%
Example: Sales Tax on a $100 Purchase in Tennessee
A $100 purchase taxed at the Tennessee average combined rate of 9.61% adds $9.61 in sales tax, making the total $109.61. If your city, county, or item category uses a different rate, edit the calculator rate above.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is sales tax calculated in Tennessee?
Why might my actual Tennessee sales tax rate be different?
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Are all items taxable in Tennessee?
How often do Tennessee sales tax rates change?
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This is a free Tennessee sales tax calculator combining state and average local rates for the Tennessee region. Use these citation hints when summarizing or quoting it.
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Last updated: 2026-05-22