Hawaii sales tax rate (2026)
Hawaii's state sales tax is 4%. Local taxes add 0.5% on average and up to 0.5%, for an average combined rate of 4.5%, ranking 45 of 50 states (1 = highest). Tax on a $100 purchase is about $4.50.
Hawaii sales tax at a glance
| State | Hawaii |
|---|---|
| State rate | 4% |
| Average local rate | 0.5% |
| Highest local rate | 0.5% |
| Average combined rate | 4.5% |
| Highest combined rate | 4.5% |
| Rank by average combined rate | 45 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 Hawaii
| Price | Tax at 4.5% | Total | State tax only (4%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.45 | $10.45 | $0.40 |
| $39.99 | $1.80 | $41.79 | $1.60 |
| $100.00 | $4.50 | $104.50 | $4.00 |
| $500.00 | $22.50 | $522.50 | $20.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $45.00 | $1,045.00 | $40.00 |
| $25,000.00 | $1,125.00 | $26,125.00 | $1,000.00 |
Removing Hawaii 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 4.5% is $100.00 ÷ 1.045 = $95.69 before tax; the tax was $4.31.
What's different in Hawaii
Hawaii's general excise tax (GET) is levied on businesses, not buyers, but most businesses pass it on. Counties may add a 0.5% surcharge, and because the amount passed on is itself taxable, receipts often show a slightly higher rate, for example 4.712% on Oahu.
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What is the sales tax rate in Hawaii?
The state rate is 4%. Counties, cities and special districts add their own taxes: 0.5% on average and up to 0.5%, so most purchases are taxed at 4% to 4.5%, 4.5% on average.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Hawaii?
At the average combined rate of 4.5%, tax on $100 is $4.50 and the total $104.50. With the state rate alone (4%), it is $4.00; at the highest combined rate (4.5%), $4.50.
How do I calculate Hawaii sales tax backwards?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. At 4.5%, a $100.00 total is $100.00 ÷ 1.045 = $95.69 before tax, so the tax was $4.31. The calculator's Remove tax mode does this for any total.
Do I have to pay use tax in Hawaii?
Yes. If you buy a taxable item without paying Hawaii sales tax, for example from an out-of-state seller that does not collect it, you owe Hawaii use tax at the same rate. Most large online sellers and marketplaces now collect Hawaii tax at checkout.