Virginia Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate Virginia sales tax with current 2026 state and local rates. Use the calculator for quick totals, compare city-level differences, and check grocery and exemption rules before you buy.
Virginia Sales Tax Rates in Major Cities
| City | Combined Rate |
|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 6% |
| Norfolk | 6% |
| Richmond | 6% |
| Arlington | 6% |
Quick Reference — Virginia at 5.75% Combined Rate
| Purchase | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.58 | $10.57 |
| $25.00 | $1.44 | $26.44 |
| $50.00 | $2.88 | $52.88 |
| $100.00 | $5.75 | $105.75 |
| $250.00 | $14.38 | $264.38 |
| $500.00 | $28.75 | $528.75 |
| $1,000.00 | $57.50 | $1057.50 |
| $5,000.00 | $287.50 | $5287.50 |
Virginia Sales Tax Guide (2026)
Virginia sales tax is more location-sensitive than many shoppers expect. The statewide base plus required local portion brings the standard combined rate to 5.3% in many areas, while Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads add an extra regional transportation tax that pushes many purchases to 6%.
Tax Exemptions in Virginia
- Groceries: Exempt (as of 2023)
- Clothing: Taxed
- Prescription drugs: Exempt in Virginia
How Virginia Sales Tax Works
In Virginia, your total sales tax depends on where the purchase happens. Many purchases use the standard 5.3% combined rate, while Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, and the Historic Triangle can run higher because of regional add-on taxes. That makes a calculator more useful here than relying on a single statewide headline rate.
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About this page: Virginia Sales Tax Calculator (2026) — State + Local Rates is designed to help visitors make faster, better-informed decisions without creating an account or giving up personal data.
This estimate uses current federal and/or state tax assumptions, common filing-status logic, and the inputs you enter. It does not reproduce your exact payroll system, year-to-date withholding history, or every local tax rule.
Worked example: Example: compare the same salary under two filing statuses or with different pre-tax deductions to see how withholding or after-tax cash flow changes.
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Last updated: March 9, 2026 · Author: CalcSharp Editorial Team · Reviewed by: CalcSharp Finance Review Desk
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