Michigan Sales Tax Calculator
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Michigan keeps its sales tax remarkably simple compared to most states: there is a single 6% statewide sales tax rate, and local governments — cities, counties, and townships — are not permitted to impose additional sales taxes on top of it. That means whether you are shopping in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, or a small rural township in the Upper Peninsula, the rate is always 6% with no surprises.
Because the state rate equals the combined rate (6.00%), Michigan ranks among the lowest-combined-rate states in the country according to the Tax Foundation's 2025 data. There are no district taxes, no county taxes, and no city sales taxes layered on purchases.
Not everything you buy in Michigan is taxable at 6%. Unprepared grocery food — items like fresh produce, meat, dairy, and packaged goods you take home to cook — is exempt from sales tax. Notably, Michigan also treats candy and soft drinks as groceries, so those are exempt too. However, prepared food (anything heated or sold with utensils for immediate consumption) is taxed at the full 6% rate. Prescription drugs and most medical devices are also exempt.
Worked example: Buy a $100 jacket at a Michigan retailer and you owe $6.00 in sales tax, for a total of $106.00. Buy $100 in groceries at a Michigan supermarket and you owe $0 in sales tax.
To use this calculator, enter the purchase amount and confirm the rate is set to 6%. The result shows the tax amount and the final price you will pay.
Practical example — Michigan
A $350 television purchased at a Best Buy in Grand Rapids, Michigan, will carry $21.00 in sales tax (6%), for a total of $371.00 — the same tax amount whether you buy it in Detroit, Lansing, or any other Michigan city.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Michigan?
Michigan has a flat 6% state sales tax rate. There are no local or county sales taxes in Michigan, so the combined rate is also 6% everywhere in the state.
Does Michigan have local sales taxes on top of the state rate?
No. Michigan law does not allow cities, counties, or other local jurisdictions to impose additional sales taxes. The 6% state rate is the only sales tax applied to purchases statewide.
Are groceries taxed in Michigan?
Most groceries are exempt from Michigan sales tax. Unprepared food items — produce, meat, dairy, canned goods, even candy and soda — are not taxed. Prepared foods sold hot or with utensils for immediate consumption are taxable at 6%.
Are prescription drugs exempt from Michigan sales tax?
Yes. Prescription drugs and most over-the-counter medications are exempt from Michigan's 6% sales tax, as are many medical devices and prosthetics.
How does Michigan's 6% sales tax compare to other states?
Michigan's 6% combined rate is below the national average combined rate of roughly 7.5%. Because Michigan bans local add-ons, shoppers always know exactly what they'll pay — unlike states such as California or Tennessee where local rates can push the combined rate above 10%.