Nevada Sales Tax Calculator
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Nevada imposes a state base sales tax rate of 6.85%, one of the higher base rates in the western United States. On top of that, Nevada's 17 counties are authorized to add their own local option taxes, pushing the average combined (state + local) sales tax rate to 8.24% as of 2025, according to the Tax Foundation.
The highest combined rate in Nevada reaches 8.375%, which applies in Clark County — home to Las Vegas — and a handful of other densely populated counties. Rural counties may sit closer to the 6.85% base. Because your actual rate depends on which county (and sometimes city) you're shopping in, always check the specific jurisdiction before budgeting for a big purchase.
Worked example: If you buy a $100 item in Las Vegas (Clark County, 8.375%), you'll pay $8.38 in sales tax for a total of $108.38. If you make the same $100 purchase in a county at the state base rate of 6.85%, the tax is $6.85, totaling $106.85.
Nevada exempts most unprepared groceries from sales tax — fresh produce, meat, dairy, and packaged goods are generally tax-free. Candy and soda are treated as groceries and are also exempt. However, prepared foods (hot deli items, restaurant meals, ready-to-eat foods with utensils provided) are fully taxable.
How to use this calculator: Enter the purchase amount and the applicable combined sales tax rate for your Nevada county, then click Calculate to see the exact tax and total.
Practical example — Nevada
A $500 electronics purchase in Las Vegas (Clark County, 8.375%) incurs $41.88 in sales tax, for a total of $541.88 — noticeably more than the $534.25 you'd pay at the state-only base rate of 6.85%.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Nevada?
Nevada's state base sales tax rate is 6.85%. When county and local option taxes are included, the average combined rate across Nevada is 8.24% (Tax Foundation, 2025). The highest combined rate — 8.375% — applies in Clark County (Las Vegas) and several other counties.
Does Nevada have local sales tax on top of the state rate?
Yes. All 17 Nevada counties are permitted to levy additional local option sales taxes on top of the 6.85% state base rate. These local rates range from 0% to about 1.525%, which is why total rates vary by location within the state.
Are groceries taxed in Nevada?
Most unprepared groceries are exempt from Nevada sales tax. This includes fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, bread, and packaged staples. Candy and soda also qualify as groceries and are exempt. Prepared foods — such as hot deli sandwiches, restaurant meals, or any food sold for immediate consumption with utensils — are fully taxable.
What is the sales tax rate in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas is in Clark County, which has a combined sales tax rate of 8.375% — the highest in Nevada. This rate consists of the 6.85% state base plus Clark County's local option tax of 1.525%.
What is exempt from Nevada sales tax?
In addition to unprepared groceries, Nevada exempts prescription drugs, certain medical devices, and some agricultural supplies from sales tax. Services are generally not subject to sales tax in Nevada unless they are specifically enumerated by law.