What is the sales tax rate in New Jersey?
New Jersey’s sales tax rate is 6.625%. No local sales taxes are added on top, and some areas charge a reduced rate, so the average is 6.6%. Rates as of July 1, 2026.
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New Jersey sales tax at a glance
- State rate
- 6.625%
- Average local rate
- -0.02%
- Average combined
- 6.6%
- Highest local rate
- 0%
New Jersey’s average combined rate is the 30th highest of the 50 states. New Jersey adds no local sales tax, and some Urban Enterprise Zones charge half the state rate, 3.3125%, on qualifying sales. That is why its average is slightly below 6.625%.
As of July 1, 2026. Source: Tax Foundation
Sales tax on common amounts in New Jersey
| Price | Tax at 6.625% | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.66 | $10.66 |
| $25.00 | $1.66 | $26.65 |
| $50.00 | $3.31 | $53.30 |
| $100.00 | $6.63 | $106.60 |
| $250.00 | $16.56 | $266.50 |
| $500.00 | $33.13 | $533.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $66.25 | $1,066.00 |
How New Jersey sales tax is worked out
- Sales tax = price × 6.625%
- Total = price × 1.06625
- Price before tax = total ÷ 1.06625
Example: $100 at 6.625% is $6.63 of tax, $106.63 in total. Take the tax back out of $106.63 and you get $100.00.
About New Jersey sales tax
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- Check the rate: tap the state rate or the average with local tax, or type your exact rate.
- Enter the price before tax, or tick the box if the amount already includes tax.
- Read the tax and the total.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate New Jersey sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate. At 6.625%, $100 × 0.06625 = $6.63 of tax, $106.63 in total.
How do I take New Jersey sales tax out of a total?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. $106.63 ÷ 1.0662 = $100.00 before tax.
How does New Jersey compare with other states?
New Jersey’s average combined rate is the 30th highest of the 50 states.
Where do these rates come from?
The Tax Foundation’s State and Local Sales Tax Rates, July 1, 2026, compiled from each state’s revenue department. Local averages are weighted by population. Check your exact rate, and which items are exempt, with the state revenue department.