Florida Sales Tax Calculator
Florida sales tax applies to most retail sales of tangible goods and some services. This calculator shows the combined state and local sales tax rate for any location in Florida and lets you work out the tax on a given purchase price or reverse-calculate the pre-tax amount from a total. Select your county or city to load the exact local rate on top of the Florida statewide base rate, then enter any purchase amount to see the tax and total immediately. Rates and jurisdictions are sourced from Florida Department of Revenue and reflect current Florida law. Sales tax in Florida applies at the point of sale for most tangible personal property; groceries, prescription drugs, and other categories may be exempt or taxed at a reduced rate depending on state law. Use the calculator to compare totals across different jurisdictions, or to verify a receipt. The combined rate shown is the rate applicable at a specific location and accounts for any special district taxes layered on top of the county or municipal rate.
Florida's state sales tax base rate is 6%. In Miami-Dade (Miami) the combined rate is 7%, so $100 of goods has $7.00 in sales tax, for a total of $107.00. Pick your county below for the exact combined rate.
How sales tax works in Florida
Florida charges a statewide base sales tax of 6%. 6% state plus a county discretionary sales surtax of 0% to 2% (most counties 0.5% to 1.5%). The surtax applies only to the first $5,000 of a single item. Choose your county above to load its sourced combined rate, or switch to Remove tax to work back from a tax-inclusive total. Your result updates the page link, so you can copy a permalink to any calculation.
sales tax = pre-tax price x (state rate + local rate) / 100
total = pre-tax price + sales tax
Worked example
A $250.00 purchase in Miami-Dade (Miami), at the 7% combined rate (6% state + 1% local):
- Combined rate = 6% + 1% = 7%.
- Sales tax = 250 x 0.0700 = $17.50.
- Total = 250 + 17.50 = $267.50.
What is taxed in Florida
| Groceries | Exempt |
|---|---|
| Prescription drugs | Exempt |
| Clothing | Taxable |
Groceries (food products for human consumption) are exempt; prepared food, candy, soft drinks and food sold for on-premises consumption are taxable. Per FL DOR Form DR-46NT and s. 212.08(1), F.S.
Source: Florida Department of Revenue.
Florida sales tax holidays
- Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday (1 to 31 August (annual)): Clothing and footwear $100 or less per item; school supplies $50 or less; learning aids $30 or less; personal computers $1,500 or less. (source)
- Hunting, Fishing and Camping Sales Tax Holiday (8 September to 31 December (annual)): Qualifying hunting, fishing and camping supplies and equipment. (source)
Florida sales tax rates by county
Combined rates (6% state plus local), sourced from the Florida Department of Revenue and verified Jun 11, 2026. For an exact rate by address use the official Florida Department of Revenue rate lookup; local rates can vary within a county and change over time.
Full official dataset: Florida Department of Revenue rate file.
Florida sales tax: frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Florida?
Florida's statewide base rate is 6%. Combined rates run 6% to 8% across all 67 Florida counties (6% state plus the county discretionary surtax). Hamilton is highest at 8%; Citrus and Collier have no surtax (6%). The table lists every county.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Miami-Dade (Miami)?
At Miami-Dade (Miami)'s combined rate of 7%, sales tax on $100 is $7.00, for a total of $107.00. Enter your own amount above for an exact figure.
Are groceries taxed in Florida?
Groceries (food products for human consumption) are exempt; prepared food, candy, soft drinks and food sold for on-premises consumption are taxable. Per FL DOR Form DR-46NT and s. 212.08(1), F.S.
Does Florida have a sales tax holiday?
Yes. Florida runs 2 sales tax holidays: Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday (1 to 31 August (annual)); Hunting, Fishing and Camping Sales Tax Holiday (8 September to 31 December (annual)).
How do I remove sales tax from a total in Florida?
Switch the calculator to Remove tax and enter the tax-inclusive total. It divides by 1 plus the combined rate to find the pre-tax price, then shows the tax.
Does the county surtax apply to the whole price of a big purchase?
No. The discretionary sales surtax applies only to the first $5,000 of a single item of tangible personal property. The 6% state tax still applies to the full amount. The $5,000 cap does not apply to rentals of real property, transient rentals, admissions or services (FL DOR Discretionary Sales Surtax).
Are groceries and prescription medicines taxed in Florida?
No. Most groceries and most prescription and over-the-counter medicines are exempt. Prepared food, candy, soft drinks and food sold for on-premises consumption are taxable (FL DOR Form DR-46NT).
Official sources
- State base rate (6%): Florida Department of Revenue, as at Jun 11, 2026.
- Local combined rates: Florida Department of Revenue, as at Jun 11, 2026.
- Address-level lookup: Florida Department of Revenue rate lookup.
Reviewed by the CalculatorHub team, edited by James Graham, 11 June 2026. See our methodology. General information, not financial or tax advice.