Rochester Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Estimate sales tax in Rochester, NY using Monroe County’s combined rate.

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Purchase Price

Enter the price before tax.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for Rochester, New York.

Effective Tax Rate: 8.000%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00

Sales Tax$8.00

Total Price$108.00

Rate Breakdown

State4.000%

County4.000%

City0.000%

Special District0.000%

Base combined8.000%

Total8.000%

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How This Calculator Works

Sales tax is calculated as Price × (Total Rate / 100). In New York, the total rate is the 4 percent state rate plus local add-ons that vary by jurisdiction.

Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using:

Total Rate: State + Local add-ons
Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
Total Price: Price + Tax

Rochester Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Estimate sales tax in Rochester, New York using Monroe County’s combined rate. For the exact rate by address, use NY DTF’s jurisdiction/rate lookup tool.

What is the Sales Tax Rate in Rochester, NY?

Rochester is in Monroe County. The combined general sales tax rate shown in NY DTF Publication 718 for Monroe County is 8%.

New York State sales tax: 4 percent
Local add-ons (Monroe County): 4 percent
Total combined rate: 8%

Sources: Publication 718 (effective March 1, 2025) and Jurisdiction/Rate Lookup By Address.

Quick Example (Rochester Sales Tax)

Example: a $100 taxable purchase in Rochester/Monroe County at 8% results in $8.00 in sales tax and a total of $108.00.

Notes on Exemptions (Groceries, Clothing, Prescriptions)

Exemptions depend on the item and (for some categories) the locality. For example, clothing under $110 is exempt from the New York State 4 percent tax, and Monroe County is listed as providing the local exemption for eligible clothing under $110.

Source: Publication 718-C (clothing/footwear local rates).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the sales tax rate in Rochester, NY in 2026?

Rochester (Monroe County) is listed at 8% combined sales tax in NY DTF Publication 718 (effective March 1, 2025). For an exact rate by address, use NY DTF’s lookup tool.

Q:Does Rochester have the MCTD sales tax?

No. The additional 0.375% MCTD tax applies within the NYC metro MCTD counties. Monroe County is not in the MCTD.

Q:Is clothing tax-free in Rochester?

Monroe County is listed as providing the local clothing exemption for eligible clothing under $110, so qualifying clothing purchases under $110 are commonly fully exempt. See NY DTF Publication 718-C for details.