Tennessee sales tax at a glance
Food and food ingredients are taxed at a reduced 4% state rate plus local tax; max combined = 7% state + 2.75% Tax Foundation max local rate.
| State sales tax rate | 7% |
| Average local rate | 2.61% |
| Average combined rate | 9.61% |
| Highest combined rate | 9.75% |
| Groceries | Reduced |
Tennessee sales tax examples
| Price | State tax only | Tax at 9.61% | Total at 9.61% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.70 | $0.96 | $10.96 |
| $50 | $3.50 | $4.81 | $54.81 |
| $100 | $7.00 | $9.61 | $109.61 |
| $500 | $35.00 | $48.05 | $548.05 |
| $1,000 | $70.00 | $96.10 | $1,096.10 |
Also see the Tennessee paycheck calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Tennessee?
The Tennessee state sales tax rate is 7%. Local taxes add an average of 2.61%, for an average combined rate of 9.61%; the highest combined rate in the state is 9.75%.
Are groceries taxed in Tennessee?
Groceries are taxed at a reduced rate in Tennessee.
How do I calculate sales tax in Tennessee?
Multiply the price by the combined rate. At the average combined rate of 9.61%, a $100 purchase adds $9.61 in tax for a total of $109.61.