Ohio Sales Tax Calculator
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Ohio imposes a 5.75% state sales tax on most retail purchases — one of the more moderate base rates in the Midwest. However, every Ohio county is authorized to levy additional local sales taxes, and most do. When you factor in these county and transit authority surcharges, the average combined rate across Ohio is 7.3%, according to the Tax Foundation.
County rates generally range from 0.75% to 2.25% on top of the state base, putting total combined rates between 6.50% and 8.00% depending on where you shop. Cuyahoga County (Cleveland) and Franklin County (Columbus) both sit at the high end at 8.00%, while some rural counties remain near 6.50%.
Groceries are largely exempt in Ohio — basic food staples like produce, meat, and dairy sold for off-premises consumption are not taxed. However, prepared or heated food sold for immediate consumption (like restaurant meals or hot deli items), soft drinks, energy drinks, and alcohol are fully taxable.
Worked example: On a $100 purchase at the average combined rate of 7.3%, you would owe $7.30 in sales tax, for a total of $107.30. In Cuyahoga County at 8.00%, that same purchase would cost $108.00.
To use this calculator, enter the purchase price and your local combined rate (check your county's rate with the Ohio Department of Taxation if unsure), then tap Calculate to see the exact tax amount and total.
Practical example — Ohio
A shopper in Columbus (Franklin County, 8.00% combined) buying a $250 appliance pays $20.00 in sales tax for a total of $270.00 — while the same purchase in a 6.50% county would cost $266.25.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Ohio?
Ohio's state sales tax rate is 5.75%. Counties add their own surcharges, bringing the average combined rate to about 7.3%. Rates range from 6.50% in lower-tax counties to 8.00% in Cuyahoga and Franklin Counties.
Does Ohio have local sales tax on top of the state rate?
Yes. Every Ohio county can levy additional sales taxes of up to 2.25%, and regional transit authorities may add further fractions. Always use the combined rate for your specific county when budgeting a purchase.
Are groceries taxed in Ohio?
Most grocery staples — fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, and bread — are exempt from Ohio sales tax when bought for off-premises consumption. Taxable exceptions include soft drinks, energy drinks, alcohol, dietary supplements, and any hot or prepared food sold for immediate eating.
Which Ohio county has the highest sales tax?
As of 2025, Cuyahoga County (Cleveland) and Franklin County (Columbus) both have the highest combined rate at 8.00% (5.75% state + 2.25% county/transit). Some smaller counties sit as low as 6.50% combined.
Is the Ohio sales tax rate changing in 2025 or 2026?
The 5.75% state base rate remains unchanged. Local county rates can be adjusted by voters. Ohio's major tax legislation in 2025 (H.B. 96) focused on income tax reductions, not sales tax changes, so the sales tax structure is stable for 2025–2026.