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North Carolina sales tax calculator

North Carolina’s state sales and use tax rate is 4.75%. NCDOR’s current county table adds local tax so most counties land at 6.75% or 7%, with transit counties such as Mecklenburg, Wake, and Orange higher (Wake and Mecklenburg 7.25%, Orange 7.5% on the department’s current list). The calculator starts at the 4.75% state rate. Type your county’s total if that is what you are checking.

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State 4.75% (county and transit taxes make most totals 6.75%–7.5%). Illustrative as of September 2026. Replace with the combined rate on your receipt.

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Statewide figure as of September 2026, from the North Carolina Department of Revenue. Local rates change and this is not tax advice. Add a tip after you have the taxable amount.

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FAQ

What is North Carolina’s sales tax rate?
The state rate is 4.75%. NCDOR lists each county’s total, which is 4.75% plus local and, where marked, a 0.50% transit tax. On the department’s current table, a common county total is 6.75% or 7%. Mecklenburg and Wake are 7.25%. Orange is 7.5%. Those county totals move when a transit or local levy changes.
Which rate should I type?
The combined rate for the county where the item is received. 4.75% is only the state slice. A Raleigh or Charlotte receipt that shows a little over 7% is the transit-county total, not a mistake.
Are groceries taxed in North Carolina?
Most grocery food is taxed at a reduced 2% state rate rather than the full general rate, and local taxes may still apply. Restaurant food uses the general combined rate. Do not put a full grocery receipt into the 4.75% box and call it done.
How does tipping interact with North Carolina tax?
The tax line and the tip line are separate. Tip on the pre-tax subtotal for a normal restaurant habit. This page only computes sales tax.
Is this an NCDOR ruling?
No. The 4.75% state rate and the county examples come from NCDOR’s current rates page, recorded here as of September 2026. Re-check ncdor.gov before you file or program a register.