Sales Tax Calculators Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sales Tax Calculator

Calculate Pennsylvania sales tax instantly. State rate: 6%. Combined with local taxes up to 8.00%. Free calculator.

Updated Mar 1, 2026

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Purchase Amount

$0.01$10,000,000

State Tax Rate

015%

Pre-filled: Tax Foundation

Local Tax Rate

010%

Item Type

Total with Tax

$106.80

Estimated • Based on your inputs

Total Sales Tax

$6.80

Your effective tax rate is 6.8% — below the national average for this income level.

Detailed Breakdown

Effective Tax RateLow6.80%

State Tax Portion$6.00

Local Tax Portion$0.80

Subtotal (Before Tax)$100.00

88%

Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Results should not be considered financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.

Pennsylvania Quick Facts

3.1% Income Tax Rate

1.26% Property Tax Rate

$77,545 Median Income

96.2 Cost of Living

How This Calculator Works

Calculation methodology and assumptions

Pennsylvania's state sales tax rate is 6%. Local jurisdictions (cities and counties) may add up to 2%, bringing the maximum combined rate to 8.00%. Pennsylvania exempts most groceries (unprepared food for home consumption) from state sales tax. Prepared/restaurant food is still taxable. Pennsylvania fully exempts clothing and footwear from sales tax. Select "Groceries" or "Clothing" as the item type above to apply these rules automatically. Sourced from Tax Foundation's state sales tax data, ITEP's State Tax Watch, and primary state Department of Revenue guidance, verified 2026-07.

Key State Information

Pennsylvania state sales tax: 6%. Maximum local add-on: 2%. Pennsylvania fully exempts clothing and footwear from sales tax. Pennsylvania exempts most groceries (unprepared food for home consumption) from state sales tax. Prepared/restaurant food is still taxable.

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Data Source

Tax Foundation

View Original Source | Source record reviewed Mar 1, 2026 | Review target: annually

Example Calculation

What would you pay in sales tax on a $500 purchase in Pennsylvania?

On a $500 purchase in Pennsylvania, the calculator multiplies by the combined state + average local sales tax rate. Pennsylvania's state rate is 6%, and local add-ons can push the combined rate to roughly 6.80%, sales tax would be about $34 for a total of $534.

Result: The difference between the highest and lowest taxable states matters most for big purchases. On a $30,000 car, sales tax alone can range from $0 in no-sales-tax states to well over $2,500 in the highest-rate states. Five states have no state sales tax: Oregon, Montana, Delaware, New Hampshire, and Alaska (though Alaska allows local taxes).

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