US • Taxes • San Diego • Updated for 2026

San Diego Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Estimate sales tax in San Diego using the 7.750% combined rate (CDTFA). Rates can vary by address—verify with CDTFA when needed.

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Purchase Price

Enter the price before tax.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for San Diego, California.

Effective Tax Rate: 7.750%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00

Sales Tax$7.75

Total Price$107.75

Rate Breakdown

State7.250%

County0.000%

City0.000%

Special District0.500%

Base combined7.750%

Total7.750%

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How This Calculator Works

Enter a purchase price and category. The calculator multiplies your price by the configured combined San Diego sales tax rate. Category rules (like grocery exemptions) can reduce the effective rate to 0% for tax-exempt items.

Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using:

Total Rate: Combined configured rate
Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
Total Price: Price + Tax

California rates can vary by address due to district boundaries. Use the CDTFA lookup for exact point-of-sale rates.

San Diego, California Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Estimate sales tax for San Diego using a commonly-used combined rate. For point-of-sale accuracy, confirm your address using the CDTFA lookup tool (district boundaries can vary).

What is the Sales Tax Rate in San Diego (2026)?

CDTFA lists San Diego at 7.750% (effective January 1, 2026). Because California district taxes can vary by address, confirm using the CDTFA lookup when precision matters.

Official sources: CDTFA rate table and CDTFA rate lookup by address.

Quick Example (San Diego Sales Tax)

Example: a $100 taxable purchase at 7.750% results in $7.75 in sales tax and a total of $107.75.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the sales tax rate in San Diego in 2026?

CDTFA lists San Diego at 7.750% effective January 1, 2026. Exact totals can vary by address due to district boundaries—verify with CDTFA when needed.

Q:Are groceries taxed in San Diego?

Many unprepared grocery items are generally tax-exempt in California, while prepared foods may be taxable. Rules can vary by item and transaction.