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San Jose Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Estimate sales tax in San Jose using the 9.375% 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 Jose, California.

Effective Tax Rate: 9.380%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00

Sales Tax$9.38

Total Price$109.38

Rate Breakdown

State7.250%

County0.000%

City0.000%

Special District2.125%

Base combined9.380%

Total9.380%

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How This Calculator Works

Enter a purchase price and category. The calculator multiplies your price by the configured combined San Jose 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 Jose, California Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Estimate sales tax for San Jose using a commonly-used combined rate. California district taxes can vary by address, so use the CDTFA lookup tool when precision matters.

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

CDTFA lists San Jose at 9.375% (effective January 1, 2026). Because district boundaries can change the exact rate by address, verify with CDTFA when accuracy matters.

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

Quick Example (San Jose Sales Tax)

Example: a $100 taxable purchase at 9.375% results in $9.38 in sales tax and a total of $109.38.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

CDTFA lists San Jose at 9.375% effective January 1, 2026. Exact totals can vary by address due to district boundaries—verify with CDTFA when needed.

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

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