Hawaii Sales Tax Calculator
2026 rates: state 4%, average local 0.5%.
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2026 rates: state 4%, average local 0.5%.
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The Hawaii state sales tax rate is 4%. Local rates average 0.5%, for a combined average of 4.5%. Hawaii technically levies a general excise tax (GET) on businesses rather than a sales tax on buyers; in practice it is usually passed on and works out similarly at the register. Rates from the Tax Foundation's July 1, 2026 midyear table.
| Purchase | Sales tax (avg 4.5%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $4.50 | $104.50 |
| $500.00 | $22.50 | $522.50 |
| $1,000.00 | $45.00 | $1,045.00 |
The statewide rate is 4%. With local taxes included, the average combined rate is 4.5% as of July 1, 2026, though your exact rate depends on your city and county.
At the average combined rate of 4.5%, sales tax on a $100 purchase in Hawaii is $4.50, for a total of $104.50.
Yes. Local sales taxes in Hawaii average 0.5% on top of the state rate, and the exact rate varies by city and county.