Massachusetts Sales Tax Calculator
The Massachusetts state sales tax rate is 6.25% in 2026. There are no local sales taxes, so that rate applies statewide. Massachusetts has the #35 highest average combined rate in the country. Rates verified July 2026 (Tax Foundation midyear data).
Preset to the Massachusetts average combined rate (6.25%). The state rate alone is 6.25%. Adjust to match your city or county.
Sales tax on common purchase amounts in Massachusetts
These totals use the 6.25% average combined rate. Your exact total depends on the local rate where you buy.
| Price before tax | Sales tax (6.25%) | Total with tax |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.63 | $10.63 |
| $50.00 | $3.13 | $53.13 |
| $100.00 | $6.25 | $106.25 |
| $250.00 | $15.63 | $265.63 |
| $500.00 | $31.25 | $531.25 |
| $1,000.00 | $62.50 | $1,062.50 |
| $5,000.00 | $312.50 | $5,312.50 |
How Massachusetts sales tax works
Every taxable purchase in Massachusetts starts with the 6.25% state rate. Because Massachusetts 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 0.0625. A $250.00 purchase generates $15.63 in tax for a total of $265.63. To back the tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.0625 instead. The calculator above does both.