Sales tax United States · Rates as of 1 July 2026
Hawaii Sales Tax Rate (2026)
Hawaii sales tax is 4% statewide; with city and county taxes the average combined rate is 4.5%. Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
Hawaii sales tax calculator
Your exact rate depends on the city and county of the sale; enter it above if you know it.
How Hawaii sales tax works
Hawaii has a general excise tax (GET) charged to businesses rather than a true sales tax; most sellers pass it on, often at a slightly higher visible rate: up to 4.166% where there is no county surcharge and 4.712% where the 0.5% county surcharge applies.
To calculate it, multiply the price by the rate: tax = price × 4.5 ÷ 100. A $40 purchase at the average combined rate carries $1.80 tax, for $41.80 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.0450.
Hawaii sales tax on common amounts
| Price | Tax at 4% (state) | Tax at 4.5% | Total at 4.5% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.40 | $0.45 | $10.45 |
| $25.00 | $1.00 | $1.13 | $26.13 |
| $50.00 | $2.00 | $2.25 | $52.25 |
| $100.00 | $4.00 | $4.50 | $104.50 |
| $250.00 | $10.00 | $11.25 | $261.25 |
| $500.00 | $20.00 | $22.50 | $522.50 |
| $1,000.00 | $40.00 | $45.00 | $1,045.00 |
States with a similar sales tax to Hawaii
Comparing places to shop, work or move? These states have the closest average combined rate to Hawaii's 4.5%.
- Wyoming sales tax (5.39%)
- Maine sales tax (5.5%)
- Wisconsin sales tax (5.72%)
- Virginia sales tax (5.77%)
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Hawaii?
The Hawaii state sales tax rate is 4%. Local taxes add an average of 0.5%, for an average combined rate of 4.5%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Hawaii?
At the state rate, $4.00 (total $104.00). At the average combined rate, $4.50 (total $104.50).
How do I calculate Hawaii sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. Example: $50 × 4.5% = $2.25. To remove tax from a total, divide by (1 + rate): $100 ÷ 1.0450 = $95.69 before tax.
Is Hawaii sales tax high?
Hawaii ranks #45 of 50 states for average combined sales tax (1 = highest). The population-weighted US average combined rate is about 7.5%.
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (rates as of 1 July 2026; local rates are population-weighted averages).
- State departments of revenue for statewide rates and exemptions.
Rates change. Always confirm the exact rate for a specific address with the relevant tax authority before filing or invoicing.