Sales tax United States · Rates as of 1 July 2026
Louisiana Sales Tax Rate (2026)
Louisiana sales tax is 5% statewide; with city and county taxes the average combined rate is 10.13%. Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
Louisiana sales tax calculator
Your exact rate depends on the city and county of the sale; enter it above if you know it.
How Louisiana sales tax works
Louisiana has the highest average combined sales tax rate in the US, after its state rate rose to 5% in January 2025 and parish taxes are added.
To calculate it, multiply the price by the rate: tax = price × 10.13 ÷ 100. A $40 purchase at the average combined rate carries $4.05 tax, for $44.05 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.1013.
Louisiana sales tax on common amounts
| Price | Tax at 5% (state) | Tax at 10.13% | Total at 10.13% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.50 | $1.01 | $11.01 |
| $25.00 | $1.25 | $2.53 | $27.53 |
| $50.00 | $2.50 | $5.07 | $55.07 |
| $100.00 | $5.00 | $10.13 | $110.13 |
| $250.00 | $12.50 | $25.33 | $275.33 |
| $500.00 | $25.00 | $50.65 | $550.65 |
| $1,000.00 | $50.00 | $101.30 | $1,101.30 |
Louisiana vs neighbouring states
| State | State rate | Avg. combined | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 5% | 10.13% | $10.13 |
| Texas | 6.25% | 8.2% | $8.20 |
| Arkansas | 6.5% | 9.48% | $9.48 |
| Mississippi | 7% | 7.06% | $7.06 |
States with a similar sales tax to Louisiana
Comparing places to shop, work or move? These states have the closest average combined rate to Louisiana's 10.13%.
- Tennessee sales tax (9.61%)
- Washington sales tax (9.57%)
- Alabama sales tax (9.46%)
- Oklahoma sales tax (9.06%)
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Louisiana?
The Louisiana state sales tax rate is 5%. Local taxes add an average of 5.13%, for an average combined rate of 10.13%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Louisiana?
At the state rate, $5.00 (total $105.00). At the average combined rate, $10.13 (total $110.13).
How do I calculate Louisiana sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. Example: $50 × 10.13% = $5.07. To remove tax from a total, divide by (1 + rate): $100 ÷ 1.1013 = $90.80 before tax.
Is Louisiana sales tax high?
Louisiana ranks #1 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.