Virginia Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Virginia sales tax is 4.3% state + up to 1% local (5.3–6% total). Use the calculator for instant estimates—free, no signup.

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Purchase Price

Enter the price before tax.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for Virginia.

Effective Tax Rate: 4.300%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00

Sales Tax$4.30

Total Price$104.30

Rate Breakdown

State4.300%

County0.000%

City0.000%

Special District0.000%

Base combined4.300%

Total4.300%

Calculator inputs stay on your device (local processing).

Find your city

Get the exact combined sales tax rate for your city. Select a city below or use the search.

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How This Calculator Works

Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
Optionally adjust the local option rate if you know your locality (most add 1%).
Tax = Price × (Total Rate / 100); total = Price + Tax.

Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using the combined rate:

Total Rate: State (4.3%) + Local option (most add 1%)
Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
Total Price: Price + Tax

Virginia Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Virginia's statewide sales tax rate is 4.3% in 2026. Most localities add a 1% local option tax—combined rates run 5.3% to 6%. Virginia Beach and Richmond are 6%, Norfolk 6%. Use the calculator above for instant estimates or our city pages for exact combined rates.

Virginia Sales Tax Structure (2026)

Virginia has a 4.3% state sales tax. Most counties and cities impose an additional 1% local option tax; some areas add regional taxes (e.g. transit), so combined rates typically run 5.3% to 6%.

State rate: 4.3%
Local option (most localities): 1%
Regional/transit (some areas): up to ~0.7%
Typical combined rate: 5.3% to 6% (Virginia Beach, Richmond 6%)

Sales Tax Rates for Major Virginia Areas

Use city pages for the most accurate combined rate and a full breakdown.

Area	Example combined rate	Calculator
Virginia Beach	6%	Virginia Beach Sales Tax Calculator
Richmond	6%	—
Norfolk	6%	—

How to Find Your Exact Virginia Sales Tax Rate

Combined rates vary by locality. Use the calculator above with your known local rate (most add 1%), or look up your rate by address on the Virginia Department of Taxation Sales Tax. For Virginia Beach: Virginia Beach Sales Tax Calculator, or browse Virginia tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the Virginia state sales tax rate in 2026?

Virginia has a 4.3% statewide sales tax rate. Most localities add a 1% local option tax; combined rates typically range from 5.3% to 6% (Virginia Beach, Richmond 6%).

Q:Is Virginia sales tax the same in every city?

No. The state rate is 4.3% everywhere, but most localities add 1% local option tax, and some areas add regional taxes, so the combined rate is usually 5.3% to 6%.

Q:Are groceries taxed in Virginia?

Most unprepared food for home consumption is exempt from Virginia sales tax. Prepared food, candy, and certain items may be taxable.

Q:How do I look up Virginia sales tax by address?

Use the Virginia Department of Taxation Sales Tax Calculator or locality rate lookup. This calculator lets you enter a known local rate (most localities add 1%) for a quick estimate.