New Jersey Sales Tax Calculator
New Jersey has no state sales tax, but local governments charge 3.313% to 6.625%. Pick a county and place to see the rate there.
Total with tax
$106.63
6.63% total tax in Newark, Essex County
- Price before tax$100.0094%
- New Jersey sales tax (6.625%)$6.636%
Line-by-line breakdown
| Price before tax | $100.00 |
| New Jersey sales tax (6.625%) | $6.63 |
| Total | $106.63 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic County | 3.313%–6.625% | 3 |
| Bergen County | 6.625% | 1 |
| Burlington County | 3.313%–6.625% | 5 |
| Camden County | 3.313%–6.625% | 5 |
| Cape May County | 3.313%–6.625% | 9 |
| Cumberland County | 3.313%–6.625% | 7 |
| Essex County | 3.313%–6.625% | 9 |
| Gloucester County | 6.625% | 1 |
| Hudson County | 3.313%–6.625% | 15 |
| Hunterdon County | 6.625% | 1 |
| Mercer County | 3.313%–6.625% | 3 |
| Middlesex County | 3.313%–6.625% | 7 |
| Monmouth County | 3.313%–6.625% | 5 |
| Morris County | 6.625% | 1 |
| Ocean County | 3.313%–6.625% | 3 |
| Passaic County | 3.313%–6.625% | 5 |
| Salem County | 3.313% | 1 |
| Somerset County | 6.625% | 1 |
| Sussex County | 6.625% | 1 |
| Union County | 3.313%–6.625% | 9 |
| Warren County | 3.313%–6.625% | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in New Jersey?
There's no state rate. With local taxes, the combined rate runs from 3.313% to 6.625%.
Where is the sales tax highest in New Jersey?
The highest combined rate is 6.625%, in part of Atlantic 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 New Jersey?
Salem County's rate is half the state rate for most in-store sales. Certified sellers in Urban Enterprise Zones charge 3.3125% on most goods; other sellers in the same city charge 6.625%.
Sources
Estimates for information only; not tax, legal or financial advice. See our methodology.