New Jersey sales tax calculator
New Jersey’s state rate is 6.625%; the typical combined rate with local taxes is about 6.6%. Add or remove sales tax from any amount below.
Pre-tax
$100.00
Sales tax
$6.60
Total
$106.60
How sales tax works in New Jersey
New Jersey has a 6.625% statewide rate with essentially no local sales taxes, apart from lower-rate "Urban Enterprise Zones" where a reduced 3.3125% applies. Clothing, groceries and prescription drugs are exempt.
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 New Jersey department of revenue or a rate lookup by ZIP code before relying on it.
Sales tax on common amounts in New Jersey (at 6.6%)
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in New Jersey?
New Jersey's statewide base rate is 6.625%. With average local (city and county) taxes added, the typical combined rate is about 6.6%. Your exact rate depends on the address of the sale.
How much is sales tax on $100 in New Jersey?
At the 6.6% average combined rate, sales tax on $100 is about $6.60, for a total of $106.60. At the 6.625% state rate alone it is $6.63.
Does New Jersey charge local sales tax on top of the state rate?
New Jersey has little or no local sales tax — the rate is close to the 6.625% state figure almost everywhere.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in New Jersey?
Divide the tax-included total by 1 plus the rate as a decimal. At 6.6%, a $106.60 total came from a $100.00 pre-tax price. Use the "Remove tax from a total" mode above.