California Sales Tax Calculator
7.25% base plus district taxes.
Rates change with budgets and local ballot measures, and the rate that applies depends on the delivery address and product category. Treat these as planning figures, not as a filing.
Total with tax
$108.85
$8.85 of tax at 8.85%
California has the highest statewide base rate in the country at 7.25%, and district taxes push most addresses well above it. The economic nexus threshold is $500,000 with no transaction count.
How the California Sales Tax Calculator works
California has the highest statewide base rate in the country at 7.25%, and district taxes push most addresses to somewhere between 7.75% and 10.75%. The base rate itself already includes a mandatory local component, which is why it looks high compared with states that report only the state portion.
Not financial advice. Marketplace fees change, and they vary by country, plan and seller status. Every rate here is an editable default, not a quoted price — check the platform's current fee schedule before you price a product against it. This is not tax or business advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the California sales tax rate?
7.25% statewide, of which 1.25% is a mandatory local allocation. District taxes add anywhere from nothing to over 3% depending on the address, so combined rates commonly land between 7.75% and 10.75%.
Is shipping taxable in California?
Generally not, if the charge is separately stated and represents actual delivery cost. Handling charges are taxable, and a combined shipping-and-handling line makes the whole thing taxable — a distinction worth getting right on your invoices.
What is the nexus threshold?
$500,000 in sales into California over the current or previous calendar year, with no transaction count. It is one of the higher thresholds in the country.
Are groceries taxable?
Most food for home consumption is exempt. Prepared food, hot food and food sold for consumption on the premises are taxable, and the boundary between them generates a lot of guidance.