Sales tax United States · Rates as of 1 July 2026
Ohio Sales Tax Rate (2026)
Ohio sales tax is 5.75% statewide; with city and county taxes the average combined rate is 7.29%. Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
Ohio sales tax calculator
Your exact rate depends on the city and county of the sale; enter it above if you know it.
How Ohio sales tax works
Ohio charges 5.75% statewide and every county adds its own permissive tax.
To calculate it, multiply the price by the rate: tax = price × 7.29 ÷ 100. A $40 purchase at the average combined rate carries $2.92 tax, for $42.92 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.0729.
Ohio sales tax on common amounts
| Price | Tax at 5.75% (state) | Tax at 7.29% | Total at 7.29% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.58 | $0.73 | $10.73 |
| $25.00 | $1.44 | $1.82 | $26.82 |
| $50.00 | $2.88 | $3.65 | $53.64 |
| $100.00 | $5.75 | $7.29 | $107.29 |
| $250.00 | $14.38 | $18.23 | $268.22 |
| $500.00 | $28.75 | $36.45 | $536.45 |
| $1,000.00 | $57.50 | $72.90 | $1,072.90 |
Ohio vs neighbouring states
| State | State rate | Avg. combined | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 5.75% | 7.29% | $7.29 |
| Michigan | 6% | 6% | $6.00 |
| Indiana | 7% | 7% | $7.00 |
| Kentucky | 6% | 6% | $6.00 |
| West Virginia | 6% | 6.6% | $6.60 |
| Pennsylvania | 6% | 6.34% | $6.34 |
States with a similar sales tax to Ohio
Comparing places to shop, work or move? These states have the closest average combined rate to Ohio's 7.29%.
- Utah sales tax (7.42%)
- North Carolina sales tax (7.1%)
- North Dakota sales tax (7.09%)
- South Carolina sales tax (7.49%)
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Ohio?
The Ohio state sales tax rate is 5.75%. Local taxes add an average of 1.54%, for an average combined rate of 7.29%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Ohio?
At the state rate, $5.75 (total $105.75). At the average combined rate, $7.29 (total $107.29).
How do I calculate Ohio sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. Example: $50 × 7.29% = $3.65. To remove tax from a total, divide by (1 + rate): $100 ÷ 1.0729 = $93.21 before tax.
Is Ohio sales tax high?
Ohio ranks #21 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.