What is Virginia Sales Tax Calculator?
Virginia Sales Tax Calculator — The Virginia sales tax is a consumption tax of 5.3% levied by the state on retail purchases, with local jurisdictions adding up to roughly 1.7% more (maximum combined 7%).
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Calculate Virginia sales tax on any amount — 5.3% state rate, up to 7% with local taxes. Forward, reverse, and rate-finding modes.
Virginia Sales Tax Calculator: Virginia sales tax is 5.3% at the state level; with local additions the combined rate reaches up to 7%. On a $100 purchase that's $5.30 in state tax alone and up to $7.00 combined. Use the calculator above for any amount — forward or reverse.
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Virginia Sales Tax Calculator — The Virginia sales tax is a consumption tax of 5.3% levied by the state on retail purchases, with local jurisdictions adding up to roughly 1.7% more (maximum combined 7%).
| Purchase | State tax (5.3%) | Max combined (7%) | Total (max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.53 | $0.70 | $10.70 |
| $50.00 | $2.65 | $3.50 | $53.50 |
| $100.00 | $5.30 | $7.00 | $107.00 |
| $500.00 | $26.50 | $35.00 | $535.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $53.00 | $70.00 | $1,070.00 |
Rates from this site's shared state table, last verified July 2026. Local rates vary by city and county — confirm your locality's current rate with the Virginia Department of Revenue before relying on it for filing.
Virginia's 5.3% base rate ranks #32 of the 50 states plus DC. The spread matters here: depending on locality, the same purchase carries anywhere from 5.3% to 7% — always check the local rate for large purchases. Five states charge no state sales tax at all: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon.
Professional Sales Tax Analysis
This calculator provides accurate sales tax calculations for all 50 US states with local tax considerations. Perfect for businesses, consumers, and tax professionals.
Forward Calculation: Calculate the final price after adding sales tax to the before-tax price.
Reverse Calculation: Calculate the before-tax price when you know the final after-tax price.
Rate Calculation: Calculate the effective tax rate when you know both before and after-tax prices.
State Comparison: Compare tax rates across different states to optimize your purchases.