Virginia sales tax rate (2026)
Virginia's state sales tax is 5,3%. Local taxes add 0,47% on average and up to 2,7%, for an average combined rate of 5,77%, ranking 41 of 50 states (1 = highest). Tax on a $100 purchase is about $5,77.
Virginia sales tax at a glance
| State | Virginia |
|---|---|
| State rate | 5,3% |
| Average local rate | 0,47% |
| Highest local rate | 2,7% |
| Average combined rate | 5,77% |
| Highest combined rate | 8% |
| Rank by average combined rate | 41 of 50 |
Rates: Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (in force July 1, 2026). Local rates change during the year and differ by address, so check the state revenue department's rate lookup before filing a return. Source
Sales tax on common prices in Virginia
| Price | Tax at 5,77% | Total | State tax only (5,3%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10,00 | $0,58 | $10,58 | $0,53 |
| $39,99 | $2,31 | $42,30 | $2,12 |
| $100,00 | $5,77 | $105,77 | $5,30 |
| $500,00 | $28,85 | $528,85 | $26,50 |
| $1.000,00 | $57,70 | $1.057,70 | $53,00 |
| $25.000,00 | $1.442,50 | $26.442,50 | $1.325,00 |
Removing Virginia sales tax from a total
Tax is a percentage of the price before tax, so divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $100,00 receipt at the average combined rate of 5,77% is $100,00 ÷ 1,0577 = $94,54 before tax; the tax was $5,46.
What's different in Virginia
The 5.3% state rate includes the 1% local tax charged everywhere. Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, Central Virginia and a few other regions add 0.7% or more. Groceries and personal hygiene products are taxed at 1%.
Virginia vs neighboring states
Average combined rates in the states that border Virginia. Buying across the border does not avoid tax on items you bring home: you owe use tax at your home state's rate.
| State | State rate | Avg. combined |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 7% | 9,61% |
| North Carolina | 4,75% | 7,1% |
| West Virginia | 6% | 6,6% |
| Kentucky | 6% | 6% |
| Maryland | 6% | 6% |
| District of Columbia | 6% | 6% |
| Virginia | 5,3% | 5,77% |
Häufige Fragen
What is the sales tax rate in Virginia?
The state rate is 5,3%. Counties, cities and special districts add their own taxes: 0,47% on average and up to 2,7%, so most purchases are taxed at 5,3% to 8%, 5,77% on average.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Virginia?
At the average combined rate of 5,77%, tax on $100 is $5,77 and the total $105,77. With the state rate alone (5,3%), it is $5,30; at the highest combined rate (8%), $8,00.
How do I calculate Virginia sales tax backwards?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. At 5,77%, a $100,00 total is $100,00 ÷ 1,0577 = $94,54 before tax, so the tax was $5,46. The calculator's Remove tax mode does this for any total.
Do I have to pay use tax in Virginia?
Yes. If you buy a taxable item without paying Virginia sales tax, for example from an out-of-state seller that does not collect it, you owe Virginia use tax at the same rate. Most large online sellers and marketplaces now collect Virginia tax at checkout.