Minnesota Sales Tax Calculator
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Minnesota levies a state sales tax of 6.875% on most retail purchases of tangible goods and certain services. When you factor in local option sales taxes — which cities and counties can layer on top of the state rate — the average combined sales tax across Minnesota rises to 8.14% according to the Tax Foundation (2025 data). In the Twin Cities metro and Duluth, combined rates can push above 8–9%, while many outstate communities collect only the state base.
Not everything you buy is taxed. Minnesota has notable exemptions that set it apart from many states. Most unprepared groceries — meat, produce, dairy, packaged food intended for home cooking — are exempt from sales tax. Clothing and footwear suitable for everyday wear are also exempt, regardless of price. However, prepared food (restaurants, hot takeout), soft drinks, candy, and fur clothing are taxable at the full combined rate.
Worked example: You buy a $100 taxable item — say, a piece of electronics — in Minneapolis, where the combined rate is roughly 8.025%. The sales tax comes to $8.03, making your total $108.03. If you're outside the metro where only the state rate applies, tax on that same $100 item would be $6.88, for a total of $106.88.
To use this calculator, enter the purchase amount and the applicable combined rate for your city. The default is pre-filled with the statewide average of 8.14%, which gives a reasonable estimate for most Minnesota locations.
Practical example — Minnesota
A $500 laptop purchased in Rochester, MN (combined rate ~8.025%) would incur $40.13 in sales tax for a total of $540.13; the same laptop shipped to a rural area taxed at only the state 6.875% rate would add $34.38 in tax.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Minnesota?
Minnesota's state sales tax rate is 6.875%. Most cities and counties add a local option tax on top, bringing the average combined rate to 8.14% statewide (Tax Foundation, 2025). The combined rate in Minneapolis is about 8.025% and in Saint Paul about 8.375%.
Are groceries taxed in Minnesota?
Most unprepared groceries are exempt from Minnesota sales tax — this includes meat, produce, dairy, bread, and packaged food ingredients meant for home cooking. However, prepared food sold ready to eat (restaurant meals, hot deli items), soft drinks, and candy are fully taxable.
Is clothing taxed in Minnesota?
Most everyday clothing and footwear are exempt from Minnesota sales tax. This broad exemption covers apparel suitable for general wear at any price point. Exceptions include fur clothing, jewelry, watches, handbags, sports equipment, and protective gear — those are taxable.
Do Minnesota cities charge their own sales tax?
Yes. Minnesota cities, counties, and transit authorities can impose local option sales taxes in addition to the 6.875% state rate. Minneapolis charges a 0.5% city tax plus regional transit taxes; some cities like Duluth add up to 1% locally. Always check the specific combined rate for your location.
What items are taxable in Minnesota?
Taxable items in Minnesota include electronics, furniture, clothing accessories, motor vehicles, restaurant meals, prepared food, soft drinks, candy, and most services like car repairs and hotel stays. Items exempt from tax include unprepared groceries, everyday clothing, prescription drugs, and medical devices.