Sales tax United States · Rates as of 1 July 2026
Tennessee Sales Tax Rate (2026)
Tennessee sales tax is 7% statewide; with city and county taxes the average combined rate is 9.61%. Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
Tennessee sales tax calculator
Your exact rate depends on the city and county of the sale; enter it above if you know it.
How Tennessee sales tax works
Tennessee has the second-highest average combined rate in the US; groceries are taxed at a reduced 4% state rate.
To calculate it, multiply the price by the rate: tax = price × 9.61 ÷ 100. A $40 purchase at the average combined rate carries $3.84 tax, for $43.84 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.0961.
Tennessee sales tax on common amounts
| Price | Tax at 7% (state) | Tax at 9.61% | Total at 9.61% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.70 | $0.96 | $10.96 |
| $25.00 | $1.75 | $2.40 | $27.40 |
| $50.00 | $3.50 | $4.81 | $54.81 |
| $100.00 | $7.00 | $9.61 | $109.61 |
| $250.00 | $17.50 | $24.03 | $274.03 |
| $500.00 | $35.00 | $48.05 | $548.05 |
| $1,000.00 | $70.00 | $96.10 | $1,096.10 |
Tennessee vs neighbouring states
| State | State rate | Avg. combined | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 7% | 9.61% | $9.61 |
| Kentucky | 6% | 6% | $6.00 |
| Virginia | 5.3% | 5.77% | $5.77 |
| North Carolina | 4.75% | 7.1% | $7.10 |
| Georgia | 4% | 7.56% | $7.56 |
| Alabama | 4% | 9.46% | $9.46 |
| Mississippi | 7% | 7.06% | $7.06 |
| Arkansas | 6.5% | 9.48% | $9.48 |
| Missouri | 4.225% | 8.44% | $8.44 |
States with a similar sales tax to Tennessee
Comparing places to shop, work or move? These states have the closest average combined rate to Tennessee's 9.61%.
- Washington sales tax (9.57%)
- Louisiana sales tax (10.13%)
- Oklahoma sales tax (9.06%)
- California sales tax (9.03%)
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Tennessee?
The Tennessee state sales tax rate is 7%. Local taxes add an average of 2.61%, for an average combined rate of 9.61%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Tennessee?
At the state rate, $7.00 (total $107.00). At the average combined rate, $9.61 (total $109.61).
How do I calculate Tennessee sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. Example: $50 × 9.61% = $4.81. To remove tax from a total, divide by (1 + rate): $100 ÷ 1.0961 = $91.23 before tax.
Is Tennessee sales tax high?
Tennessee ranks #2 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.