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Select a state to load its statewide base rate. You can always enter an exact local rate below.
The rate remains editable because city, county, special-district, product, and service rules can change the amount that applies to a transaction.
Rate data: General sales-tax rates as of July 1, 2026. Local figures are population-weighted statewide averages, not the exact rate for a particular address.
View the 2026 source ↗This calculator performs arithmetic using the selected or manually entered rate. It does not determine nexus, taxability, sourcing, exemptions, filing obligations, or provide tax, accounting, or legal advice. Confirm the transaction's exact rate with the applicable state or local tax authority.
North Carolina rate guide
Calculate North Carolina sales tax with the right context.
North Carolina's state sales-tax rate is 4.75%. County and transit taxes produce different combined rates around the state.
Population-weighted estimate
Statewide estimating average
2026 general-rate dataset
$4.75 tax → $104.75 total
Multiply $100 by 4.75% to calculate the general state portion.
$7.10 tax → $107.10 total
This is a statewide estimate, not the exact amount for a specific address.
Reverse tax from $100
At 4.75%, a $100 tax-inclusive total contains approximately $95.47 before tax and $4.53 in tax.
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Use North Carolina's current county rate table for the transaction location. The statewide average shown here is an estimating shortcut only.
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North Carolina Department of Revenue
Use the state authority to confirm current rates, taxable items, sourcing, exemptions, registration, and filing obligations.
Common questions
North Carolina sales-tax answers.
What is the North Carolina state sales-tax rate?
North Carolina's general statewide base rate in this July 1, 2026 dataset is 4.75%. Local or category-specific rules may change the rate that applies.
How much is North Carolina sales tax on $100?
At the 4.75% state base, the tax is $4.75 and the total is $104.75. At the 7.10% statewide average combined rate, the estimated tax is $7.10.
Can I use the average combined North Carolina rate at checkout?
Not as a substitute for an exact rate lookup. The combined figure is a population-weighted estimate, while a real transaction can depend on location and taxability rules.
When was this North Carolina rate page updated?
The general rate dataset is current as of July 1, 2026. Follow the official state link for later changes and transaction-specific guidance.
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