North Carolina Sales Tax Calculator
2026 rates: state 4.75%, average local 2.35%.
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2026 rates: state 4.75%, average local 2.35%.
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The North Carolina state sales tax rate is 4.75%. Local rates average 2.35%, for a combined average of 7.1%. Rates from the Tax Foundation's July 1, 2026 midyear table.
| Purchase | Sales tax (avg 7.1%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $7.10 | $107.10 |
| $500.00 | $35.50 | $535.50 |
| $1,000.00 | $71.00 | $1,071.00 |
The statewide rate is 4.75%. With local taxes included, the average combined rate is 7.1% as of July 1, 2026, though your exact rate depends on your city and county.
At the average combined rate of 7.1%, sales tax on a $100 purchase in North Carolina is $7.10, for a total of $107.10.
Yes. Local sales taxes in North Carolina average 2.35% on top of the state rate, and the exact rate varies by city and county.