What is California Sales Tax Calculator?
California Sales Tax Calculator — The California sales tax is a consumption tax of 7.25% levied by the state on retail purchases, with local jurisdictions adding up to roughly 3.25% more (maximum combined 10.5%).
This page calculates California sales tax with the same rate table the main calculator uses: 7.25% state base rate, plus local rates that can add up to roughly 3.25% depending on the city and county — a maximum combined rate of 10.5%. The table below precomputes common purchase amounts at both the state-only and maximum combined rates; the calculator handles any amount, including reverse calculations ("price included tax — how much was the tax?").