Hawaii Sales Tax Calculator
Hawaii has no state sales tax, but local governments charge 4.167% to 4.712%. Pick a county and place to see the rate there.
Total with tax
$104.71
4.71% total tax in Honolulu County
- Price before tax$100.0096%
- General excise tax (passed on) (4.188%)$4.194%
- Honolulu County surcharge (passed on) (0.523%)$0.520.5%
Line-by-line breakdown
| Price before tax | $100.00 |
| General excise tax (passed on) (4.188%) | $4.19 |
| Honolulu County surcharge (passed on) (0.523%) | $0.52 |
| Total | $104.71 |
Rates in effect from October 1, 2026.
Worked examples
Combined rates in each county, lowest to highest, on an ordinary purchase.
| County | Combined rate | Places listed |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii County | 4.712% | 1 |
| Honolulu County | 4.712% | 1 |
| Kalawao County | 4.167% | 1 |
| Kauai County | 4.712% | 1 |
| Maui County | 4.712% | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Hawaii?
There's no state rate. With local taxes, the combined rate runs from 4.167% to 4.712%.
Where is the sales tax highest in Hawaii?
The highest combined rate is 4.712%, in part of Hawaii County. Rates that high usually come from a special district that covers a few addresses.
Why can the rate change from one street to the next?
Cities, counties, transit authorities and special districts each add their own tax, and their boundaries don't always line up. Pick the most specific place that matches the address, or check it with the state's lookup.
Anything else to know about sales tax in Hawaii?
Hawaii's general excise tax is charged to the seller. Sellers may pass it on to buyers at up to 4.712% (4.166% in Kalawao County), which this calculator uses; some sellers pass on less or none.
Sources
Estimates for information only; not tax, legal or financial advice. See our methodology.