Estimate New York sales tax and total cost with state and local rates.
How New York Sales Tax Is Calculated
New York sales tax is made up of a statewide rate plus a local rate set by counties, cities, or special districts. The statewide rate is 4.00%, and local rates commonly bring the total to anywhere from about 7% to 9% depending on location. For example, New York City's combined rate is 8.875% (4.00% state + 4.875% local).
Sales Tax Formula
To estimate the tax on a purchase, add the state and local rates and multiply by the taxable amount:
Some items may be partially or fully exempt in New York. For instance, certain clothing and footwear items under specific price thresholds can be exempt from the state portion, while local rules may vary. This calculator lets you enter a separate taxable amount if a portion of the purchase is exempt. If you leave the taxable amount blank, the full purchase amount is used.
Example Calculation
If you buy a $250 appliance in a county with a 4.00% state rate and 4.50% local rate, the combined rate is 8.50%:
Sales Tax = $250 × 8.50% = $21.25
Total Cost = $250 + $21.25 = $271.25
Common Use Cases
Budgeting for large purchases like appliances, electronics, or furniture.
Estimating checkout totals for business expense planning.
Comparing local rates when buying in different New York counties.
Always verify your exact local rate for the purchase location, especially if you are shopping in a city with a special tax district or buying goods that may be exempt or partially exempt.
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var purchaseAmount = parseFloat(document.getElementById("purchaseAmount").value);
var stateRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById("stateRate").value);
var localRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById("localRate").value);
var taxableAmountInput = document.getElementById("taxableAmount").value;
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if (isNaN(purchaseAmount) || purchaseAmount < 0) {
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