District of Columbia sales tax calculator
District of Columbia’s state sales tax rate is 6%.
- Type the price.
- Choose “Add sales tax” or “Remove sales tax”.
- See the tax and the total straight away.
- Total with tax
- $106.00
- sales tax (6%)
- $6.00
- Before tax
- $100.00
- After tax
- $106.00
District of Columbia charges 6% state sales tax. Local governments may add their own rate on top, so the rate at the till can be higher.
District of Columbia sales tax rate
| State | Rate |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 6% |
sales tax on common amounts
| Price | sales tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.60 | $10.60 |
| $25.00 | $1.50 | $26.50 |
| $50.00 | $3.00 | $53.00 |
| $100.00 | $6.00 | $106.00 |
| $250.00 | $15.00 | $265.00 |
| $500.00 | $30.00 | $530.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $60.00 | $1,060.00 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in District of Columbia?
The state rate is 6%. Local rates can be added on top.
How much is District of Columbia sales tax on $100?
$6.00 at the state rate, so $100 costs $106.00 before any local tax.
Where our numbers come from
- DC OTR - DC Individual and Fiduciary Income Tax Rates
- DC OTR - 2026 D-40ES Estimated Tax booklet (2026 standard deduction worksheet)
- DC OTR - 2025 D-40 booklet (2025 decoupled standard deduction $15,000/$22,500/$30,000)
- DC OTR - Notice of Oct. 1, 2025 Tax Changes (sales tax 6.0% through 9/30/2026, 7.0% from 10/1/2026)
- D.C. Code s.32-541.03 - Paid leave employer contributions
Rates checked against official sources on 2026-09-29.