Formula
Total = Price × 1.0885 (Tax = Price × 0.0885)
Pre-tax Price = Total ÷ 1.0885
California sales tax table (8.85%)
| Pre-tax Price | Tax (8.85%) | Total Price |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.89 | $10.89 |
| $20.00 | $1.77 | $21.77 |
| $25.00 | $2.21 | $27.21 |
| $50.00 | $4.43 | $54.43 |
| $75.00 | $6.64 | $81.64 |
| $100.00 | $8.85 | $108.85 |
| $150.00 | $13.27 | $163.28 |
| $200.00 | $17.70 | $217.70 |
| $250.00 | $22.13 | $272.13 |
| $500.00 | $44.25 | $544.25 |
| $1,000.00 | $88.50 | $1,088.50 |
| $2,500.00 | $221.25 | $2,721.25 |
| $5,000.00 | $442.50 | $5,442.50 |
About California sales tax
State Base Rate7.25%
Avg. Combined Rate8.85%
Max Local Rate3.5%
California has the highest state base sales tax in the US at 7.25% (which includes a mandatory 1.25% local rate), and district taxes push the combined rate up to 10.75% in several cities. Most unprepared groceries and prescription medicines are exempt.