Indiana Sales Tax Calculator
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Indiana keeps its sales tax simple: a flat 7% statewide rate with absolutely no local or county sales taxes layered on top. That means whether you shop in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, or a small rural town, you pay exactly the same rate — 7 cents on every dollar. Indiana ties Mississippi, Rhode Island, and Tennessee for the second-highest state-level sales tax in the country (only California's 7.25% is higher), so it's worth knowing what you'll owe before you head to the register.
Worked example: If you buy a $100 item at a retail store in Indiana, the sales tax is $100 × 7% = $7.00, making your total $107.00. On a $500 appliance purchase, that rises to $35.00 in tax.
Not everything is taxable. Indiana exempts most unprepared grocery staples — fresh produce, dairy, meat, and bread sold without utensils are generally tax-free. However, prepared and restaurant food, soft drinks, candy, and food sold ready-to-eat are fully taxable at 7%.
Other common exemptions include prescription drugs and certain medical equipment. Clothing and electronics are fully taxable at the full 7% rate.
How to use this calculator: Enter the purchase price in the Amount field. The Rate field is pre-filled with Indiana's 7% rate — you don't need to change it. Click Calculate to see the tax amount and your total cost instantly.
Practical example — Indiana
A $500 laptop purchased at a Best Buy in Indianapolis costs exactly $535 after Indiana's flat 7% sales tax — the same total you'd pay anywhere in the state, from South Bend to Bloomington.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Indiana?
Indiana has a flat 7% state sales tax rate. There are no additional local or county sales taxes in Indiana, so the combined rate is exactly 7% everywhere in the state.
Does Indiana have local sales taxes on top of the state rate?
No. Indiana is one of a handful of states with no local sales taxes whatsoever. Every city, county, and municipality in Indiana applies only the statewide 7% rate, making it one of the most uniform sales tax structures in the US.
Are groceries subject to sales tax in Indiana?
Most unprepared grocery staples are exempt from Indiana sales tax. This includes fresh produce, dairy products, meat, and bread sold without eating utensils. However, prepared foods, restaurant meals, soft drinks, and candy are fully taxable at 7%.
Are clothing and electronics taxed in Indiana?
Yes. Unlike some states that exempt clothing, Indiana taxes clothing, shoes, electronics, and most general merchandise at the full 7% rate. There is no exemption for apparel or consumer electronics.
How does Indiana's 7% rate compare to other states?
Indiana's 7% rate ties for the second highest state-level sales tax in the US, sharing that spot with Mississippi, Rhode Island, and Tennessee. Only California (7.25%) is higher. However, because Indiana has no local add-ons, its 7% combined rate can actually be lower than many states with lower base rates that pile on heavy local taxes.