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San Francisco Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Estimate sales tax in San Francisco using the 8.625% combined rate (CDTFA). Rates can vary by address—verify with CDTFA for precision.

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Purchase Price

Enter the price before tax.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for San Francisco, California.

Effective Tax Rate: 8.630%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00

Sales Tax$8.63

Total Price$108.63

Rate Breakdown

State7.250%

County0.000%

City0.000%

Special District1.375%

Base combined8.630%

Total8.630%

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How This Calculator Works

Enter a purchase price and category. The calculator multiplies your price by the configured combined San Francisco 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

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

San Francisco, California Sales Tax Calculator 2026

This calculator estimates sales tax for San Francisco using a commonly-used combined rate. In California, district boundaries can change the exact rate by address—use the CDTFA address lookup when precision matters.

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

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) lists San Francisco at 8.625% (effective January 1, 2026). For point-of-sale accuracy, confirm by address (district boundaries can vary).

Official sources: CDTFA city & county rate table and CDTFA rate lookup by address.

Quick Example (San Francisco Sales Tax)

Example: a $100 taxable purchase at 8.625% results in $8.63 in sales tax and a total of $108.63.

Why San Francisco Rates Can Vary

California uses a statewide base rate plus district taxes that can differ by location. Two addresses in the same city can sometimes have different totals depending on district boundaries.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

CDTFA lists San Francisco at 8.625% effective January 1, 2026. Exact totals can vary by address due to district boundaries—verify with CDTFA when needed.

Q:Is the San Francisco sales tax rate the same everywhere in the city?

Not always. In California, district boundaries can change the exact rate by address. Use the CDTFA address lookup for point-of-sale accuracy.

Q:Are groceries taxed in San Francisco?

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