Minnesota Sales Tax Calculator
Add or back out combined state and local sales tax on a price.
Uses Minnesota's average combined state + local sales tax rate. Local rates vary by city and county — check your exact ZIP code for the precise rate.
Sales tax
Sales tax in Minnesota
Minnesota charges a base state sales tax rate of 6.88%. On top of that, local cities and counties add their own rates, bringing the statewide average combined rate to about 8.14%.
Because local rates vary by city and county, the actual rate you pay at checkout can differ from this average — always check the rate for your specific ZIP code for an exact figure.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the rate differ from what I see at checkout?+
This calculator uses a statewide average combined rate. Actual sales tax rates are set at the city and county level too, so the exact rate depends on where the purchase happens.
Are all purchases taxed the same way?+
No — many states exempt or reduce tax on categories like groceries, prescription drugs, or clothing. This calculator applies a general combined rate and doesn't account for category-specific exemptions.
How much sales tax on a $1,000 purchase in Minnesota?+
At Minnesota's average combined rate of 8.14%, sales tax on a $1,000 purchase comes to about $81.40, for a total of $1,081.40.