Michigan sales tax calculator
Michigan’s state rate is 6%; the typical combined rate with local taxes is about 6%. Add or remove sales tax from any amount below.
Pre-tax
$100.00
Sales tax
$6.00
Total
$106.00
How sales tax works in Michigan
Michigan levies a flat 6% rate statewide with no local sales taxes. Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt. The state constitution caps the sales tax rate at 6%.
Rates are approximate and current as of the 2024–2025 tax years. Local rates change and vary by address; confirm the exact figure with the Michigan department of revenue or a rate lookup by ZIP code before relying on it.
Sales tax on common amounts in Michigan (at 6%)
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Michigan?
Michigan's statewide base rate is 6%. With average local (city and county) taxes added, the typical combined rate is about 6%. Your exact rate depends on the address of the sale.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Michigan?
At the 6% average combined rate, sales tax on $100 is about $6.00, for a total of $106.00. At the 6% state rate alone it is $6.00.
Does Michigan charge local sales tax on top of the state rate?
Michigan has little or no local sales tax — the rate is close to the 6% state figure almost everywhere.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in Michigan?
Divide the tax-included total by 1 plus the rate as a decimal. At 6%, a $106.00 total came from a $100.00 pre-tax price. Use the "Remove tax from a total" mode above.