Sales tax United States · Rates as of 1 July 2026
Virginia Sales Tax Rate (2026)
Virginia sales tax is 5.3% statewide; with city and county taxes the average combined rate is 5.77%. Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
Virginia sales tax calculator
Your exact rate depends on the city and county of the sale; enter it above if you know it.
How Virginia sales tax works
Virginia's rate is 5.3% including the statewide local share; some regions such as Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads pay more.
To calculate it, multiply the price by the rate: tax = price × 5.77 ÷ 100. A $40 purchase at the average combined rate carries $2.31 tax, for $42.31 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.0577.
Virginia sales tax on common amounts
| Price | Tax at 5.3% (state) | Tax at 5.77% | Total at 5.77% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.53 | $0.58 | $10.58 |
| $25.00 | $1.33 | $1.44 | $26.44 |
| $50.00 | $2.65 | $2.89 | $52.89 |
| $100.00 | $5.30 | $5.77 | $105.77 |
| $250.00 | $13.25 | $14.43 | $264.43 |
| $500.00 | $26.50 | $28.85 | $528.85 |
| $1,000.00 | $53.00 | $57.70 | $1,057.70 |
Virginia vs neighbouring states
| State | State rate | Avg. combined | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 5.3% | 5.77% | $5.77 |
| Maryland | 6% | 6% | $6.00 |
| District of Columbia | 6% | 6% | $6.00 |
| West Virginia | 6% | 6.6% | $6.60 |
| Kentucky | 6% | 6% | $6.00 |
| Tennessee | 7% | 9.61% | $9.61 |
| North Carolina | 4.75% | 7.1% | $7.10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Virginia?
The Virginia state sales tax rate is 5.3%. Local taxes add an average of 0.47%, for an average combined rate of 5.77%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Virginia?
At the state rate, $5.30 (total $105.30). At the average combined rate, $5.77 (total $105.77).
How do I calculate Virginia sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. Example: $50 × 5.77% = $2.89. To remove tax from a total, divide by (1 + rate): $100 ÷ 1.0577 = $94.54 before tax.
Is Virginia sales tax high?
Virginia ranks #41 of 50 states for average combined sales tax (1 = highest). The population-weighted US average combined rate is about 7.5%.
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (rates as of 1 July 2026; local rates are population-weighted averages).
- State departments of revenue for statewide rates and exemptions.
Rates change. Always confirm the exact rate for a specific address with the relevant tax authority before filing or invoicing.