Tennessee Sales Tax Calculator
Welcome — this tool follows official Tennessee Dept. of Revenue guidelines (state 7% + local up to 2.75%). Use the interactive form below to get precise tax, view the graph, and explore tables with up‑to‑date rates.
Subtotal (taxable base) $1,250.00
Sales tax $115.63
Extra fees $0.00
Total amount $1,365.63
* Model year is for reference only (no tax impact). All amounts in USD.
Tennessee sales tax essentials (state + local)
The Tennessee sales tax calculator above applies the statewide base rate of 7% plus local option taxes. Combined rates range from 7% to 9.75%. Here are key points:
- tennessee sales tax calculator respects both state and local jurisdictions – counties like Shelby (9.75%) or Davidson (9.25%).
- Motor vehicle purchases are taxed at the same combined rate, but with additional one‑time fees (already included as “extra flat tax” field).
- Groceries and food items are subject to 4% state tax plus local (effective combined ~4–6.75%) — but our calculator can handle any taxable %.
📍 Table 1 – Combined sales tax by major Tennessee county (2025)
| County | Total rate | State portion | Local portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby (Memphis) | 9.75% | 7% | 2.75% |
| Davidson (Nashville) | 9.25% | 7% | 2.25% |
| Knoxville | 9.25% | 7% | 2.25% |
| Hamilton | 9.25% | 7% | 2.25% |
| Rutherford | 9.75% | 7% | 2.75% |
| Williamson | 9.25% | 7% | 2.25% |
📋 Table 2 – Tax categories & exceptions (USA / TN standards)
| Item type | Standard taxability | Example rate (Nashville) |
|---|---|---|
| General merchandise | Fully taxable | 9.25% |
| Vehicles (new/used) | 7% state + local, plus $21.50 title fee | ~9.25% |
| Prepared food / restaurants | Fully taxable | 9.25% |
| Groceries (unprepared) | 4% state + local (reduced) | ~6.25% |
| Prescription drugs | Exempt | 0% |
🚗 Table 3 – Vehicle sales tax example (model year 2024–2026)
| Vehicle price | Model year (user input) | Tax (7% state + local) | Total outlay |
|---|---|---|---|
| $22,000 | 2024 | $2,035 (9.25% in Davidson) | $24,035 |
| $35,000 | 2025 | $3,412.50 (9.75% Shelby) | $38,412.50 |
| $47,500 | 2026 | $4,393.75 (9.25% Knox) | $51,893.75 |
📈 Table 4 – Historical state rate & local cap
| Year | State rate | Max local | Combined max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7% | 2.75% | 9.75% |
| 2022 | 7% | 2.75% | 9.75% |
| 2024 | 7% | 2.75% | 9.75% |
| 2025 (proj.) | 7% | 2.75% | 9.75% |
Frequently Asked Questions — tennessee sales tax
All answers below align with USA and world health standards (no health taxes involved). Use the tennessee sales tax calculator for any purchase.
- What is the current sales tax in Tennessee? 7% statewide plus local taxes up to 2.75%, total between 7%–9.75%.
- Are vehicles taxed when bought from a private party? Yes, use tax of 7% (plus local if applicable) is due; our calculator includes “taxable portion” to handle partial taxation.
- Does Tennessee have a sales tax on services? Some services are taxable (e.g., cable, admission). You can adjust taxable percentage.
- Can I use this calculator for other states? It is optimized for Tennessee but you can manually change the rate.
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