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Ohio Sales Tax Calculator

Work out the sales tax on any purchase in Ohio. The state rate is 5.75%, and the average combined state and local rate is 7.29%.

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Ohio sales tax rates

MeasureRate
Statewide base rate5.75%
Average combined state + local rate7.29%
Range across the state6.50% – 8.00%

Sales tax in major Ohio cities

CityCombined rate
Columbus8.00%
Cleveland8.00%
Cincinnati7.80%
Toledo7.75%

Representative rates. Local districts change them, so confirm the exact figure with the state revenue department or your city before relying on it.

What is taxed in Ohio?

CategoryTreatment
GroceriesExempt
ClothingTaxed
Prescription drugsExempt

What makes Ohio different

Ohio's 5.75% state rate is on the lower side, and counties add between about 0.75% and 2.25% on top.

Food for off-premises consumption (groceries) is exempt, but prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at the full rate.

Prescription drugs are exempt; clothing is taxable.

Frequently asked questions

What is the sales tax rate in Ohio?

The statewide base rate is 5.75%. Adding local taxes, the population-weighted average combined rate is 7.29%. What you actually pay depends on the district, and runs from about 6.50% – 8.00% across the state.

Is there sales tax on groceries in Ohio?

No. Groceries are exempt from sales tax in Ohio.

Does Ohio charge sales tax on clothing?

Yes. Clothing are fully taxable in Ohio.

How do I calculate sales tax in Ohio?

Multiply the price by the total rate that applies where you are buying. For example, a $100 purchase at a combined rate of 7.29% comes to $107.29. Use the state average if you are estimating, and the exact local rate if the amount matters.

Which city in Ohio has the highest sales tax?

Of the cities shown above, Columbus is the highest at 8.00%, and Toledo the lowest at 7.75%. City rates change as local districts vote in new levies, so confirm before relying on any single figure.

Rate data: Tax Foundation, "State and Local Sales Tax Rates" (data as of January 1, 2026), and Wikipedia, "Sales taxes in the United States". Data as of January 2026. This page is general information, not tax advice.

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