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The Tennessee state sales tax is 7%. Local taxes bring the average combined rate to 9.61% (up to 9.75%).

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State rate 7%; average with local taxes 9.61%. Enter your exact local rate if you know it.
Total with tax
$109.61
Price before tax$100.00
Sales tax$9.61
Total$109.61
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Tennessee sales tax on common amounts

PriceTax at 7% (state only)Tax at 9.61% (avg. combined)Total
$10.00$0.70$0.96$10.96
$50.00$3.50$4.81$54.81
$100.00$7.00$9.61$109.61
$500.00$35.00$48.05$548.05
$1,000.00$70.00$96.10$1,096.10
$5,000.00$350.00$480.50$5,480.50
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Rates at a glance

  • State rate: 7%
  • Average combined state + local rate: 9.61%
  • Highest combined rate: 9.75%
  • Groceries: Food is taxed at a reduced 4% state rate, plus the full local rate.
  • Vehicles: Vehicles pay 7% state tax on the full price. The local rate applies only to the first $1,600, and a 2.75% state single-article tax applies to the portion from $1,600 to $3,200.

Your exact rate depends on the city, county and special districts where you buy (or where an item is delivered). Check your receipt or your state revenue department's rate lookup, then enter the exact rate in the calculator.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the sales tax rate in Tennessee?

The Tennessee state sales tax rate is 7%. With local taxes, the average combined rate is 9.61% and the highest is 9.75%.

Are groceries taxed in Tennessee?

Food is taxed at a reduced 4% state rate, plus the full local rate.

How much is sales tax on a car in Tennessee?

Vehicles pay 7% state tax on the full price. The local rate applies only to the first $1,600, and a 2.75% state single-article tax applies to the portion from $1,600 to $3,200.

How much is the tax on $100 in Tennessee?

At the average combined rate of 9.61%, tax on $100 is $9.61, for a total of $109.61.

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