Sales tax United States · Rates as of 1 July 2026
Michigan Sales Tax Rate (2026)
Michigan sales tax is 6% statewide, with no local sales taxes on top. Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
Michigan sales tax calculator
Your exact rate depends on the city and county of the sale; enter it above if you know it.
How Michigan sales tax works
Michigan has a flat 6% state sales tax and no local sales taxes.
To calculate it, multiply the price by the rate: tax = price × 6 ÷ 100. A $40 purchase at the average combined rate carries $2.40 tax, for $42.40 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.0600.
Michigan sales tax on common amounts
| Price | Tax at 6% | Total at 6% |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.60 | $10.60 |
| $25.00 | $1.50 | $26.50 |
| $50.00 | $3.00 | $53.00 |
| $100.00 | $6.00 | $106.00 |
| $250.00 | $15.00 | $265.00 |
| $500.00 | $30.00 | $530.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $60.00 | $1,060.00 |
Michigan vs neighbouring states
| State | State rate | Avg. combined | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 6% | 6% | $6.00 |
| Ohio | 5.75% | 7.29% | $7.29 |
| Indiana | 7% | 7% | $7.00 |
| Wisconsin | 5% | 5.72% | $5.72 |
States with a similar sales tax to Michigan
Comparing places to shop, work or move? These states have the closest average combined rate to Michigan's 6%.
- District of Columbia sales tax (6%)
- Kentucky sales tax (6%)
- Maryland sales tax (6%)
- Idaho sales tax (6.03%)
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Michigan?
The Michigan state sales tax rate is 6%. There are no local sales taxes, so 6% applies statewide.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Michigan?
At the state rate, $6.00 (total $106.00).
How do I calculate Michigan sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. Example: $50 × 6% = $3.00. To remove tax from a total, divide by (1 + rate): $100 ÷ 1.0600 = $94.34 before tax.
Is Michigan sales tax high?
Michigan ranks #38 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.