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Virginia Sales Tax Calculator

The Virginia state sales tax is 5.3%. Local taxes bring the average combined rate to 5.77% (up to 8%).

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State rate 5.3%; average with local taxes 5.77%. Enter your exact local rate if you know it.
Total with tax
$105.77
Price before tax$100.00
Sales tax$5.77
Total$105.77
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Virginia sales tax on common amounts

PriceTax at 5.3% (state only)Tax at 5.77% (avg. combined)Total
$10.00$0.53$0.58$10.58
$50.00$2.65$2.89$52.89
$100.00$5.30$5.77$105.77
$500.00$26.50$28.85$528.85
$1,000.00$53.00$57.70$1,057.70
$5,000.00$265.00$288.50$5,288.50
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Rates at a glance

  • State rate: 5.3%
  • Average combined state + local rate: 5.77%
  • Highest combined rate: 8%
  • Groceries: The state portion on groceries is 0%; a 1% local tax remains.
  • Vehicles: Vehicles pay the 4.15% Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax (minimum $75) instead of the general sales tax.

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 Virginia?

The Virginia state sales tax rate is 5.3%. With local taxes, the average combined rate is 5.77% and the highest is 8%.

Are groceries taxed in Virginia?

The state portion on groceries is 0%; a 1% local tax remains.

How much is sales tax on a car in Virginia?

Vehicles pay the 4.15% Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax (minimum $75) instead of the general sales tax.

How much is the tax on $100 in Virginia?

At the average combined rate of 5.77%, tax on $100 is $5.77, for a total of $105.77.

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