District of Columbia Sales Tax Calculator
The District of Columbia state sales tax rate is 6% in 2026. There are no local sales taxes, so that rate applies statewide. District of Columbia has the #38 highest average combined rate in the country. Rates verified July 2026 (Tax Foundation midyear data).
Preset to the District of Columbia average combined rate (6%). The state rate alone is 6%. Adjust to match your city or county.
Sales tax on common purchase amounts in District of Columbia
These totals use the 6% average combined rate. Your exact total depends on the local rate where you buy.
| Price before tax | Sales tax (6%) | Total with tax |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.60 | $10.60 |
| $50.00 | $3.00 | $53.00 |
| $100.00 | $6.00 | $106.00 |
| $250.00 | $15.00 | $265.00 |
| $500.00 | $30.00 | $530.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $60.00 | $1,060.00 |
| $5,000.00 | $300.00 | $5,300.00 |
How District of Columbia sales tax works
Every taxable purchase in District of Columbia starts with the 6% state rate. Because District of Columbia doesn't permit local sales taxes, that's also your final rate anywhere in the state, which makes totals easy to predict.
To figure the tax yourself: multiply the price by 0.0600. A $250.00 purchase generates $15.00 in tax for a total of $265.00. To back the tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.0600 instead. The calculator above does both.