Ohio · Sales Tax
The Ohio state sales tax rate is 5.75%. On a $100 purchase, the tax is $5.75, for a total of $105.75.
| Ohio Sales Tax | Rate | On $100 | On $1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| State base rate | 5.75% | $5.75 | $57.50 |
| Maximum combined | 8.0% | $8.00 | $80.00 |
| Pre-tax from $108.50 total | — | ÷1.0575 |
The state base sales tax rate in Ohio is 5.75%. Cuyahoga County (Cleveland) 8%; Franklin County (Columbus) 7.75%. The maximum combined rate (state plus highest local) reaches 8.0%.
Multiply the pre-tax price by 0.0575 (the decimal form of 5.75%). For example, a $250 purchase has a Ohio state sales tax of $14.38, for a total of $264.38. To reverse-calculate: if you have the total and want the pre-tax price, divide the total by 1.0575.
Food and grocery tax rules vary by state. In Ohio, the standard rate of 5.75% applies, though some states exempt grocery staples. Check the Ohio Department of Revenue for specific grocery exemption rules.
The Ohio state rate of 5.75% is close to the national median of approximately 6.0%. Combined with local rates, the effective rate in Ohio ranges from 5.75% to 8.0%.