North Carolina Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate North Carolina sales tax for any city or county. North Carolina statewide rate is 4.75% — combined rates vary by city. Add tax to price or extract from total.
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How to use this calculator
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North Carolina statewide sales tax rate is 4.75%. Local cities and counties add their own rates on top.
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Prescription drugs are always exempt from sales tax in North Carolina.
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Select "Extract tax from total" if you already paid and want to know how much was tax.
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Rates shown are approximate — exact rates may differ by ZIP code.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in North Carolina?
North Carolina statewide sales tax is 4.75%. Local taxes bring combined rates higher — up to 7.5% in some cities. The exact rate depends on your city and county.
Are groceries taxed in North Carolina?
Groceries are exempt from sales tax in North Carolina.
North Carolina Sales Tax Calculator 2024 — By City & County
How to use the north carolina sales tax
Use this north carolina sales tax to calculate how much sales tax you owe on any purchase in North Carolina. North Carolina charges a statewide base rate of 4.75% — local cities and counties add their own levies on top, so the rate you pay depends on where you shop. Common combined rates include Charlotte (Mecklenburg Co.) (7.25%), Raleigh (Wake Co.) (7.25%), Greensboro (Guilford Co.) (6.75%).
North Carolina sales tax by city
Enter your purchase amount and select your city or area. The tool instantly shows the tax amount, pre-tax price, and total. Select 'Remove tax from total' on a receipt to extract how much was tax. Prescription drugs are typically exempt in most states; grocery exemptions vary by state.
When North Carolina sales tax applies
Sales tax in North Carolina affects everyday shopping, big-ticket purchases, and e-commerce orders. Online sellers shipping to North Carolina must collect sales tax (since the South Dakota v. Wayfair ruling). Local rates can change — check the North Carolina Department of Revenue for the latest rates. This north carolina sales tax uses 2026 rates.
North Carolina sales tax overview
North Carolina has a statewide base rate of 4.75%. Local jurisdictions (cities and counties) can add additional taxes, bringing combined rates as high as 7.5% in some areas. Prescription drugs are exempt. Check your city's rate using the selector above.
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