New Jersey has a state sales tax of 6.625%, with a population-weighted average local rate of -0.02% (some areas collect less than the state rate), for a combined average of 6.61% (Tax Foundation, January 1, 2026).
Combined Avg Rate
6.61%
Tax Foundation, January 1, 2026
State Rate
6.625%
Avg Local Rate
-0.02%
Tax on $100
$6.61
| State Rate | 6.625% | New Jersey base rate — Tax Foundation, January 1, 2026 |
| Avg Local Rate | -0.02% | Population-weighted average — Tax Foundation, January 1, 2026 |
| Combined Avg Rate | 6.61% | State + average local |
| Tax on $100 | $6.61 | At combined avg rate |
| Est. Annual Tax | $1,189 | Illustration: $30,000 spending, 60% taxable (assumptions) |
New Jersey imposes a 6.625% state sales tax on most retail purchases. The Tax Foundation's population-weighted average local rate is -0.02% because some areas collect less than the state rate, so the combined average is 6.61%.
Sales taxes are typically not applied to groceries, prescription drugs, and some other categories in most states. The actual tax you pay may be lower than the calculated estimate if a significant portion of your spending is on exempt items.
