Texas Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax on any purchase in Texas using the 8.2% average combined state and local rate, or edit the rate for your city, county, or item type.
Texas Sales Tax Default Rate
Texas has a state-level sales tax of 6.25%. The average local rate is 1.95%, so this page uses 8.2% as the default combined estimate. Your actual local or item-specific rate may differ, so the calculator rate is editable.
State rate
6.25%
Avg. local rate
1.95%
Default combined rate
8.2%
Example: Sales Tax on a $100 Purchase in Texas
A $100 purchase taxed at the Texas average combined rate of 8.2% adds $8.20 in sales tax, making the total $108.20. 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 Texas tax authority: https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/sales/
Frequently Asked Questions
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Last updated: 2026-05-22