New Jersey Sales Tax Calculator
New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey statewide base rate, then enter any purchase amount to see the tax and total immediately. Rates and jurisdictions are sourced from New Jersey Division of Taxation and reflect current New Jersey law. Sales tax in New Jersey 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.
New Jersey's state sales tax base rate is 6.625%. There are no local sales taxes, so this is the rate statewide.
How sales tax works in New Jersey
New Jersey charges a statewide base sales tax of 6.625%. A 6.625% state sales tax applies statewide with no general local sales tax; designated Urban Enterprise Zones and Salem County qualify for a reduced 3.3125% rate (half the state rate), and Atlantic City and Cape May County have additional special tourism taxes. There are no local sales taxes, so the rate is the same across New Jersey. 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
What is taxed in New Jersey
| Groceries | Exempt |
|---|---|
| Prescription drugs | Exempt |
| Clothing | Exempt |
Food sold for home consumption (groceries) is exempt; prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable.
Source: New Jersey Division of Taxation.
New Jersey sales tax: frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in New Jersey?
New Jersey's statewide base rate is 6.625%. New Jersey has no general local sales tax. The only variations are a reduced 3.3125% rate for qualifying Urban Enterprise Zone businesses and Salem County, plus special tourism taxes in Atlantic City and Cape May County.
Are groceries taxed in New Jersey?
Food sold for home consumption (groceries) is exempt; prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable.
How do I remove sales tax from a total in New Jersey?
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.
Why do some New Jersey stores charge a lower sales tax rate?
Qualifying businesses in designated Urban Enterprise Zones and in Salem County may charge half the state rate, 3.3125%, on most in-person taxable sales. Everywhere else the rate is 6.625%.
Is clothing taxed in New Jersey?
No. Most clothing and footwear are exempt from New Jersey sales tax, as are groceries and prescription drugs. Fur clothing is an exception and is taxable.
Official sources
- State base rate (6.625%): New Jersey Division of Taxation, as at Jun 11, 2026.
- Address-level lookup: New Jersey Division of Taxation rate lookup.
Reviewed by the CalculatorHub team, edited by James Graham, 11 June 2026. See our methodology. General information, not financial or tax advice.