North Carolina sales tax calculator
Uses the North Carolina rate of 4.75%. Replace it with the combined rate on your receipt for an exact check.
State base rates verified September 2026. This is a general estimate, not tax advice. Need more options? Open the full reverse sales tax calculator.
Use the North Carolina sales tax calculator at the top of this page to work out the tax on any price. Type in a price, and the calculator adds the 4.75% North Carolina state rate, then shows the tax amount and the total. Local taxes add 2% to 3.5%, so the total rate where you buy can be higher than 4.75%. The table below lists combined rates for five North Carolina cities, each checked on Nov 7, 2026.
North Carolina Sales Tax Rate at a Glance
North Carolina charges a 4.75% state sales tax. Counties can add local sales taxes, which puts most combined rates between 6.75% and 8.25%. The North Carolina Department of Revenue posts the current rate for each county in its county rate table. Food for home consumption is taxed at 2% local tax only, with no state tax on that food.
How to Calculate North Carolina Sales Tax
Use these steps for any price in North Carolina:
- Take the price before tax.
- Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. For the 4.75% state rate, multiply by 0.0475.
- Add the tax to the price to get the total.
To work out the price before tax from a total, divide the total by 1 plus the rate as a decimal. At the 4.75% state rate, divide by 1.0475. Then take the price before tax away from the total to get the tax.
Check Your North Carolina Sales Tax Rate by Address
North Carolina does not offer a simple address lookup for sales tax. To find your rate, look up your county in the North Carolina Department of Revenue county rate table. Find your county in the table, and use the total rate shown for that county.
North Carolina Sales Tax Rates by City
The table lists the combined state and local rate for five North Carolina cities. Rates are as of Nov 7, 2026.
| City | Combined sales tax rate | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 8.25% | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Raleigh | 7.25% | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Greensboro | 6.75% | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Durham | 7.5% | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Winston-Salem | 7% | Nov 7, 2026 |
North Carolina Sales Tax Examples
Each example shows the math step by step.
$100 at the 4.75% state rate. $100 x 0.0475 = $4.75 tax. $100 + $4.75 = $104.75 total.
$200 in Charlotte at 8.25%. $200 x 0.0825 = $16.50 tax. $200 + $16.50 = $216.50 total.
$60 of food for home consumption at 2% local tax only. $60 x 0.02 = $1.20 tax. $60 + $1.20 = $61.20 total.
$104.75 total at the 4.75% state rate. $104.75 / 1.0475 = $100.00 price before tax. $104.75 – $100.00 = $4.75 tax.
North Carolina Sales Tax FAQs
What is the North Carolina sales tax rate?
North Carolina charges 4.75% at the state level. With local taxes, combined rates in the cities listed above run from 6.75% to 8.25%.
Is there an address lookup for North Carolina sales tax?
No. North Carolina does not offer a simple address lookup for sales tax. Use the North Carolina Department of Revenue county rate table linked above to find the rate for your county.
How is food for home consumption taxed in North Carolina?
Food for home consumption is taxed at 2% local tax only, with no state tax on that food.
Does the calculator on this page use the local rate?
No. The calculator starts with the 4.75% North Carolina state rate. You can change the rate in the calculator to your combined local rate.
Sources
- North Carolina Department of Revenue, Current Sales and Use Tax Rates
- North Carolina Department of Revenue, Sales and Use Tax
This page gives general information only, not tax advice. Rates can change, so check the official sources above before you rely on a rate for a purchase or a tax filing.
