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Minnesota Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Minnesota sales tax is 6.875% state + local (up to ~8.5% in Minneapolis). Use the calculator for instant estimates—free, no signup.

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Override local rates (optional)

Use this on state pages when you only know the base state rate. City pages should use the prefilled local breakdown.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for Minnesota.

Effective Tax Rate: 6.880%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00
Sales Tax$6.88
Total Price$106.88

Rate Breakdown

State6.875%
County0.000%
City0.000%
Special District0.000%
Base combined6.880%
Total6.880%
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How This Calculator Works

  1. Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
  2. Optionally adjust county, city, and special (metro/transit) rates if you know your local breakdown.
  3. Tax = Price × (Total Rate / 100); total = Price + Tax.
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Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using the combined rate:

  • Total Rate: State (6.875%) + County + City + Special (metro/transit)
  • Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
  • Total Price: Price + Tax

Minnesota Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Minnesota's statewide sales tax rate is 6.875% in 2026. The Twin Cities metro area adds local and transit taxes—combined rates run from 6.875% to about 8.5%. Minneapolis is ~8.125–8.5%, St. Paul and Duluth vary. Use the calculator above for instant estimates or our city pages for exact combined rates—free, no signup.

Minnesota Sales Tax Structure (2026)

Minnesota has a 6.875% state sales tax. The seven-county metro area (Twin Cities) may add local and transit taxes; combined rates vary by location.

  • State rate: 6.875%
  • Metro/transit/local add-ons: vary (e.g. Minneapolis area ~1–1.5% additional)
  • Typical combined rate: 6.875% to ~8.5% (Minneapolis ~8.125–8.5%)

Sales Tax Rates for Major Minnesota Areas

Use city pages for the most accurate combined rate and a full breakdown.

AreaExample combined rateCalculator
Minneapolis (Hennepin County)~8.125%Minneapolis Sales Tax Calculator
St. Paul~8.125%
Duluth~7.375%

How to Find Your Exact Minnesota Sales Tax Rate

Combined rates vary by county and metro area. Use the calculator above with your known local rates, or look up your rate on the Minnesota Department of Revenue Sales Tax Rate Calculator. For Minneapolis: Minneapolis Sales Tax Calculator, or browse Minnesota tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the Minnesota state sales tax rate in 2026?

Minnesota has a 6.875% statewide sales tax. The Twin Cities metro area adds local and transit taxes; combined rates typically range from 6.875% to about 8.5% (Minneapolis ~8.125%).

Q:Is Minnesota sales tax the same in every city?

No. The state rate is 6.875% everywhere, but the metro area and some localities add taxes, so the combined rate varies by location.

Q:Are groceries taxed in Minnesota?

Most unprepared food for home consumption is exempt from Minnesota sales tax. Prepared food, candy, and certain items may be taxable.

Q:What is the sales tax rate in Minneapolis?

Minneapolis (Hennepin County) has a combined rate of about 8.125%: 6.875% state plus metro and local add-ons.