Tennessee sales tax calculator
Tennessee charges 7% statewide, plus local taxes of 2.61% on average (up to 2.75%): 9.61% on a typical purchase.
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Total with tax
$109.61
$9.61 sales tax at 9.61%
| Price | $100.00 |
|---|---|
| Sales tax (9.61%) | +$9.61 |
| Total | $109.61 |
Tennessee 7% + local 2.61%
Tennessee sales tax rate 2026
- State rate: 7%
- Average local rate: 2.61%, highest 2.75%
- Average combined rate: 9.61%, number 2 of 51 (national average 7.53%)
- Highest combined rate: 9.75%
Sales tax on common purchases in Tennessee
Tax added to the price, rounded to the cent as sellers do.
| Price | State 7% | Average 9.61% | You pay | Highest 9.75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.70 | $0.96 | $10.96 | $0.98 |
| $25 | $1.75 | $2.40 | $27.40 | $2.44 |
| $50 | $3.50 | $4.81 | $54.81 | $4.88 |
| $100 | $7.00 | $9.61 | $109.61 | $9.75 |
| $250 | $17.50 | $24.03 | $274.03 | $24.38 |
| $500 | $35.00 | $48.05 | $548.05 | $48.75 |
| $1,000 | $70.00 | $96.10 | $1,096.10 | $97.50 |
| $5,000 | $350.00 | $480.50 | $5,480.50 | $487.50 |
| $30,000 | $2,100.00 | $2,883.00 | $32,883.00 | $2,925.00 |
Tennessee and nearby states
Average combined rate and the tax on the same purchase. On $30,000, against $2,883 in Tennessee: Alabama $45 less, Arkansas $39 less, Georgia $615 less, Kentucky $1,083 less, Missouri $349.50 less, Mississippi $765 less, North Carolina $753 less, Virginia $1,152 less.
| State | State rate | Average | On $100 | On $1,000 | On $30,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 7% | 9.61% | $9.61 | $96.10 | $2,883 |
| Alabama | 4% | 9.46% | $9.46 | $94.60 | $2,838 |
| Arkansas | 6.5% | 9.48% | $9.48 | $94.80 | $2,844 |
| Georgia | 4% | 7.56% | $7.56 | $75.60 | $2,268 |
| Kentucky | 6% | 6% | $6.00 | $60.00 | $1,800 |
| Missouri | 4.225% | 8.445% | $8.45 | $84.45 | $2,533.50 |
| Mississippi | 7% | 7.06% | $7.06 | $70.60 | $2,118 |
| North Carolina | 4.75% | 7.1% | $7.10 | $71.00 | $2,130 |
| Virginia | 5.3% | 5.77% | $5.77 | $57.70 | $1,731 |
Sales tax and income tax in Tennessee
Single filer, 2026: Tennessee's income tax on wages next to the sales tax on $10,000 of taxable purchases ($961 at 9.61%).On $60,000 and $10,000 of purchases, Tennessee $961, Mississippi $2,374, Kentucky $2,582, North Carolina $2,595, Arkansas $2,680, Missouri $2,727, Georgia $3,002, Virginia $3,213, Alabama $3,430, lowest first.
| Salary | Take-home | Tennessee wage taxes | + sales tax on $10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $34,320 | $0 | $961 |
| $60,000 | $50,390 | $0 | $961 |
| $100,000 | $79,180 | $0 | $961 |
Tennessee has no income tax on wages, only on purchases. See what a salary takes home there on the Tennessee paycheck calculator. Got a receipt with tax included? Use the reverse sales tax calculator. All states: sales tax calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Tennessee?
7% statewide and 9.61% on average with local taxes, as of July 1, 2026. The highest combined rate is 9.75%. The national average is 7.53%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Tennessee?
$9.61 at the average rate of 9.61%, so you pay $109.61. At the state rate alone it is $7.00.
How do I calculate Tennessee sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate: $1,000 × 9.61% = $96.10, total $1,096.10. To take the tax out of a total, divide by 1 + the rate: $1,096.10 ÷ 1.0961 = $1,000.00.
Is Tennessee sales tax high?
Tennessee ranks 2 of 51 for the average combined rate: 9.61% against 7.53% nationwide (population-weighted).
Is it cheaper to buy in a state next to Tennessee?
On a $30,000 purchase taxed at the average rates, against $2,883 in Tennessee: Alabama $45 less, Arkansas $39 less, Georgia $615 less, Kentucky $1,083 less, Missouri $349.50 less, Mississippi $765 less, North Carolina $753 less, Virginia $1,152 less. Vehicles follow rules of their own, not covered here.