North Carolina sales tax calculator

North Carolina’s state sales tax rate is 4.750%.

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Total with tax
$104.75
sales tax (4.750%)
$4.75
Before tax
$100.00
After tax
$104.75

North Carolina charges 4.750% state sales tax. Local governments may add their own rate on top, so the rate at the till can be higher.

North Carolina sales tax rate

StateRate
North Carolina4.750%

sales tax on common amounts

Pricesales taxTotal
$10.00$0.48$10.48
$25.00$1.19$26.19
$50.00$2.38$52.38
$100.00$4.75$104.75
$250.00$11.88$261.88
$500.00$23.75$523.75
$1,000.00$47.50$1,047.50

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Frequently asked questions

What is the sales tax rate in North Carolina?
The state rate is 4.750%. Local rates can be added on top.
How much is North Carolina sales tax on $100?
$4.75 at the state rate, so $100 costs $104.75 before any local tax.

Where our numbers come from

  • NCDOR Tax Rate Schedules
  • NCDOR NC-30 2026 Income Tax Withholding Tables and Instructions for Employers
  • NCDOR NC Standard Deduction
  • NCDOR Current Sales and Use Tax Rates (4.75% state rate)

Rates checked against official sources on 2026-09-29.