Estimate purchase totals anywhere in California. Combine the statewide 7.25% base tax with local district rates, compare city totals, and plan your budget instantly.
Enter the pre-tax price of your item or invoice.
Default statewide base rate is 7.25%. Adjust if legislation changes.
Add county, city, or special district taxes (typically 0%–3%).
City totals include the statewide 7.25% rate plus local district percentages.
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Final amount due at checkout.
Select a California city to see how its local district rate compares to the statewide average.
California applies a statewide base rate of 7.25% to most retail sales. Local jurisdictions—counties, cities, transportation authorities, and special districts—can add their own taxes on top of the base rate. These local add-ons fund transit projects, public safety initiatives, and school bonds. The combined total is what you see on your receipt.
The tax rate that applies depends on the destination of the goods or the location where a service is performed. If you ship products across county lines, use the rate for the delivery address. For in-person sales, use the rate where the business location is situated.
Local district taxes change frequently. The list below highlights combined rates for major California destinations as of 2025. Always verify current rates with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) before filing.
| City / County | Total Rate | Local Add-On | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (LA County) | 9.50% | 2.25% | Includes Metro, Measure R, and Measure M transportation districts. |
| Oakland (Alameda County) | 10.25% | 3.00% | One of the highest totals in the state with multiple district measures. |
| San Francisco (City & County) | 8.625% | 1.375% | Includes BART district surcharges and county transportation taxes. |
| San Jose (Santa Clara County) | 9.375% | 2.125% | VTA transit and measure expansions drive the higher local add-ons. |
| San Diego (San Diego County) | 7.75% | 0.50% | Lower district tax compared to other major metros. |
| Sacramento (Sacramento County) | 8.75% | 1.50% | Includes county transportation and library district taxes. |
| Fresno (Fresno County) | 8.35% | 1.10% | Measure C transportation tax adds to the statewide rate. |
| Bakersfield (Kern County) | 8.25% | 1.00% | District taxes fund countywide transportation projects. |
| Santa Monica (LA County) | 10.25% | 3.00% | Tourism-heavy zone with multiple voter-approved district measures. |
| Anaheim (Orange County) | 7.75% | 0.50% | Orange County Transportation Authority district applies countywide. |
Delivery and shipping charges are taxable when they are part of the sale of taxable goods and the seller ships using their own vehicles. If you pass through third-party carrier costs separately, those charges may be exempt.
Online sellers must use the destination address for calculating California sales tax. The calculator lets you enter the customer’s city or input a custom district percentage to match the delivery location.
Most businesses selling taxable goods in California must obtain a seller’s permit from the CDTFA. The permit allows you to collect sales tax and file regular returns with the state.
District rates can change quarterly as voters approve new measures. Check the CDTFA’s special notices or rate database for the most recent updates before filing.
