New Jersey Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate New Jersey sales tax instantly. State rate: 6.625% (3.3125% on qualifying UEZ and Salem County sales), and New Jersey has no local sales tax on general purchases.
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Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Results should not be considered financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.
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Calculation methodology and assumptions
New Jersey's general sales tax rate is 6.625%, and no county, city or town adds a local sales tax to it on general purchases, so 6.625% is the rate on most purchases. On qualifying in-person sales by certified Urban Enterprise Zone businesses and by Salem County businesses, the rate is half the general rate, 3.3125%, charged instead of 6.625% (New Jersey Division of Taxation, Sales Tax Guide S&U-4). Atlantic City levies its own luxury tax (9%, or 3% on drinks sold by the glass) on certain sales, rentals and services, and businesses in Wildwood, North Wildwood and Wildwood Crest collect a 2% Cape May County tourism sales tax on lodging, restaurant food and drink, and admissions (Sales Tax Guide S&U-4). New Jersey exempts most groceries (unprepared food for home consumption) from state sales tax. Prepared/restaurant food is still taxable. New Jersey fully exempts clothing and footwear from sales tax. Select "Groceries" or "Clothing" as the item type above to apply these rules automatically. Sourced from Tax Foundation's state sales tax data, ITEP's State Tax Watch, and primary state Department of Revenue guidance, verified 2026-07.
Key State Information
New Jersey state sales tax: 6.625%. There is no local sales tax on general purchases. On qualifying in-person sales by certified Urban Enterprise Zone businesses and by Salem County businesses, the rate is half the general rate, 3.3125%, charged instead of 6.625% (New Jersey Division of Taxation, Sales Tax Guide S&U-4). Atlantic City levies its own luxury tax (9%, or 3% on drinks sold by the glass) on certain sales, rentals and services, and businesses in Wildwood, North Wildwood and Wildwood Crest collect a 2% Cape May County tourism sales tax on lodging, restaurant food and drink, and admissions (Sales Tax Guide S&U-4). New Jersey fully exempts clothing and footwear from sales tax. New Jersey exempts most groceries (unprepared food for home consumption) from state sales tax. Prepared/restaurant food is still taxable.
Example Calculation
What would you pay in sales tax on a $500 purchase in New Jersey?
On a $500 purchase in New Jersey, the calculator multiplies by the combined state + average local sales tax rate. New Jersey's state rate of 6.625% is the whole rate here, with no local add-on, sales tax would be about $33 for a total of $533.
Result: The difference between the highest and lowest taxable states matters most for big purchases. On a $30,000 car, sales tax alone can range from $0 in no-sales-tax states to well over $2,500 in the highest-rate states. Five states have no state sales tax: Oregon, Montana, Delaware, New Hampshire, and Alaska (though Alaska allows local taxes).
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What is the sales tax rate in New Jersey?
New Jersey's general sales tax rate is 6.625% everywhere in the state; there is no local sales tax on general purchases. On qualifying in-person sales by certified Urban Enterprise Zone businesses and by Salem County businesses, the rate is half the general rate, 3.3125%, charged instead of 6.625% (New Jersey Division of Taxation, Sales Tax Guide S&U-4). Atlantic City levies its own luxury tax (9%, or 3% on drinks sold by the glass) on certain sales, rentals and services, and businesses in Wildwood, North Wildwood and Wildwood Crest collect a 2% Cape May County tourism sales tax on lodging, restaurant food and drink, and admissions (Sales Tax Guide S&U-4).
Does New Jersey tax groceries?
New Jersey exempts most groceries (unprepared food for home consumption) from state sales tax. Prepared/restaurant food is still taxable.
Does New Jersey tax clothing?
New Jersey fully exempts clothing and footwear from sales tax.
Are there sales tax holidays in New Jersey?
New Jersey does not currently offer sales tax holidays.
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