Tennessee · Sales Tax
The Tennessee state sales tax rate is 7.0%. On a $100 purchase, the tax is $7.00, for a total of $107.00.
| Tennessee Sales Tax | Rate | On $100 | On $1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| State base rate | 7.0% | $7.00 | $70.00 |
| Maximum combined | 9.75% | $9.75 | $97.50 |
| Pre-tax from $108.50 total | — | ÷1.0700 |
The state base sales tax rate in Tennessee is 7.0%. Nashville (Davidson County) 9.75%; Memphis (Shelby County) 9.75%; groceries taxed at 4%. The maximum combined rate (state plus highest local) reaches 9.75%.
Multiply the pre-tax price by 0.0700 (the decimal form of 7.0%). For example, a $250 purchase has a Tennessee state sales tax of $17.50, for a total of $267.50. To reverse-calculate: if you have the total and want the pre-tax price, divide the total by 1.0700.
Food and grocery tax rules vary by state. In Tennessee, the standard rate of 7.0% applies, though some states exempt grocery staples. Check the Tennessee Department of Revenue for specific grocery exemption rules.
The Tennessee state rate of 7.0% is above the national median of approximately 6.0%. Combined with local rates, the effective rate in Tennessee ranges from 7.0% to 9.75%.