Florida Sales Tax Calculator
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Florida charges a 6% state sales tax on most retail sales of tangible personal property and certain services. However, the rate you actually pay at the register almost always includes a county discretionary sales surtax on top of the state base. These local surtaxes range from 0.5% to 2%, making Florida's average combined sales tax rate approximately 7.02% when weighted by population — a figure published annually by the Tax Foundation.
Not every purchase is taxable. Florida provides a broad exemption for unprepared groceries: bread, milk, fresh produce, canned goods, and most items you cook at home are free of sales tax. However, prepared food, restaurant meals, soft drinks, candy, and hot deli items are fully taxable at the combined rate. Prescription drugs and most medical equipment are also exempt.
Worked example: You buy a new laptop in Miami-Dade County, which has a 1% surtax, giving a combined rate of 7%. On a $100 purchase, the tax is $7.00 and your total is $107.00. In a county with no local surtax (e.g., certain rural counties), only the 6% state rate applies — $6.00 on that same $100 item.
Use this calculator to find the exact tax for any purchase. Enter the combined rate for your county (the state base of 6% plus your local surtax), type in the purchase price, and the tool returns the tax amount and total cost in seconds. For most Floridians, entering 7% is a reasonable starting point.
Practical example — Florida
A resident buying a $1,200 TV in Hillsborough County (Tampa), where the combined rate is 7.5%, pays $90 in sales tax for a total of $1,290. The same TV in a 6.5% county like Orange (Orlando) costs $78 in tax — a $12 difference on a single purchase.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Florida in 2025?
Florida's statewide base sales tax rate is 6%. Most counties add a discretionary surtax of 0.5%–2%, so the average combined rate across the state is about 7.02% according to the Tax Foundation. The exact rate you pay depends on which county the purchase is made in.
Does Florida have a local sales tax on top of the state rate?
Yes. Florida counties are authorized to levy a discretionary sales surtax to fund local needs such as schools and infrastructure. For example, Miami-Dade and Broward counties add 1%, while some counties add up to 1.5–2%. Check with your county's tax authority or the Florida Department of Revenue for the precise local rate.
Are groceries taxed in Florida?
Most unprepared grocery items are exempt from Florida sales tax. This includes fresh fruits and vegetables, bread, dairy, meat, canned goods, and packaged foods intended for home preparation. However, prepared foods (restaurant meals, hot takeout, deli items), soft drinks, and candy are fully taxable.
Are prescription drugs taxed in Florida?
No. Prescription medications and most over-the-counter medicines dispensed by prescription are exempt from Florida's sales tax. Medical equipment and prosthetics prescribed by a physician are also generally exempt.
How do I find the exact sales tax rate for my Florida county?
The Florida Department of Revenue publishes a current list of county discretionary surtax rates at floridarevenue.com. You can also look at your county's official website. Common rates: Miami-Dade 7%, Broward 7%, Orange (Orlando) 6.5%, Hillsborough (Tampa) 7.5%, Palm Beach 7%.