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New Orleans Sales Tax Calculator 2026

New Orleans sales tax is ~10% (state + Orleans Parish). Instant estimate—free, no signup.

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for New Orleans, Louisiana.

Effective Tax Rate: 10.000%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00
Sales Tax$10.00
Total Price$110.00

Rate Breakdown

State4.450%
County5.550%
City0.000%
Special District0.000%
Base combined10.000%
Total10.000%
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How This Calculator Works

  1. Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
  2. The calculator applies New Orleans's ~10% combined rate (state + parish).
  3. Tax amount and total price update instantly.
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Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using New Orleans's ~10% combined rate:

  • Total Rate: State (4.45%) + Orleans Parish (~5.55%) ≈ 10%
  • Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
  • Total Price: Price + Tax

New Orleans, Louisiana Sales Tax Calculator 2026

New Orleans's (Orleans Parish) combined sales tax rate in 2026 is about 10%: 4.45% Louisiana state plus Orleans Parish local taxes. Use the calculator above for an instant tax and total on any purchase—free, no signup.

What is the Sales Tax Rate in New Orleans, Louisiana?

In 2026, the combined sales tax rate in New Orleans (Orleans Parish) is approximately 10%:

  • Louisiana state sales tax: 4.45%
  • Orleans Parish local: ~5.55%
  • Total combined rate: ~10%

Food and drugs may have different rates. Check the Louisiana DOR for your specific purchase.

Exemptions and Official Sources

  • Groceries: Louisiana exempts most unprepared food from state tax; parish taxes may still apply to some items.
  • Prescription drugs: generally tax-exempt or reduced.

For official rules, see the Louisiana Department of Revenue. More tools: Louisiana Sales Tax Calculator, Louisiana tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the sales tax rate in New Orleans, Louisiana?

New Orleans's (Orleans Parish) combined sales tax rate in 2026 is approximately 10%: 4.45% Louisiana state plus Orleans Parish local taxes.

Q:Are groceries taxed in New Orleans?

Louisiana exempts most unprepared food from state sales tax. Parish taxes may still apply to some items; check Louisiana DOR for details.