North Carolina Sales Tax Calculator
Answer: North Carolina’s statewide sales tax rate is 4.75% as of July 1, 2026. The population-weighted average combined rate, including local tax, is 7.1%.
About this tool
North Carolina sales tax calculator. Statewide rate 4.75% as of July 1, 2026. Average combined state and local rate 7.1%. Add or remove tax from any price. Not tax advice.
Statewide rate and the average combined rate are as of July 1, 2026. Your city can charge a different local rate.
- Pre-tax$100.00
- Tax$4.75
- Total$104.75
Rates as of July 1, 2026, from the Tax Foundation midyear table. This is not tax, legal, or filing advice.
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How to use North Carolina Sales Tax Calculator
- Enter the pre-tax price, or switch to Remove tax if the price already includes tax.
- Keep the 4.75% state rate, or switch to the 7.1% average combined rate.
- Read the tax and total. Change the rate if your city charges something different.
Why use this free tool
- 100% free — no account required.
- Runs in your browser — inputs stay on your device for these calculations.
- Mobile-friendly controls with clear, copyable results.
- Published by KDF Tech — software, apps, Shopify, and POS systems.
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What is North Carolina Sales Tax Calculator?
North Carolina’s statewide sales tax rate is 4.75% as of July 1, 2026. The population-weighted average combined rate, including local tax, is 7.1%.
What is the North Carolina sales tax rate?
The statewide rate is 4.75% (rank 36). Average local tax is 2.35%, so a typical combined rate is 7.1% (combined rank 22).
Does this include city or county tax in North Carolina?
The state button uses 4.75%. The combined button uses 7.1%, a population-weighted average of state plus local tax, not the rate for one address. The highest local add-on tracked for North Carolina is 3.5%.
Is the North Carolina calculator tax advice?
No. Rates are from the Tax Foundation midyear 2026 table. Groceries, clothing, and services can be taxed differently, and your receipt rate can differ from the state average.
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