Tennessee Sales Tax Calculator
How Tennessee Sales Tax Works
Tennessee sales tax is calculated using a combination of a state rate and a local rate. The state rate for general goods is 7.00%, while qualifying grocery or food items are taxed at a reduced state rate of 4.00%. On top of the state portion, each county or city can add a local sales tax rate. The total sales tax rate is the sum of the state rate and the local rate.
Sales Tax Formula
Total Sales Tax Rate = State Rate + Local Rate
Sales Tax Amount = Purchase Amount × (Total Sales Tax Rate ÷ 100)
Total Cost = Purchase Amount + Sales Tax Amount
Example Calculations
Example 1: General Goods
Purchase Amount: $350.00
Local Rate: 2.25%
State Rate (General Goods): 7.00%
Total Rate: 9.25%
Sales Tax: $350.00 × 0.0925 = $32.38
Total Cost: $382.38
Example 2: Grocery/Food Item
Purchase Amount: $120.00
Local Rate: 2.75%
State Rate (Grocery/Food): 4.00%
Total Rate: 6.75%
Sales Tax: $120.00 × 0.0675 = $8.10
Total Cost: $128.10
Common Use Cases
This calculator is helpful for shoppers estimating the final price at checkout, businesses quoting Tennessee clients, and accounting teams verifying collected sales tax. By selecting the correct item category and entering the local rate, you can get a fast and accurate estimate.