Minnesota Sales Tax Calculator
Minnesota combines a 6.875% state rate with local taxes and a metropolitan transit levy. Minnesota is one of the few states that exempts clothing outright, which can make a back-to-school receipt tax-free.
Default for Minnesota: 7.895%. Edit to use another rate.
State-level estimate — the exact rate depends on your county, city, and special districts.
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Effective from 2026-01-01 · State-level rate (no ZIP snapshot for this state yet).
Minnesota sales tax rates
| Rate type | Rate |
|---|---|
| State rate | 6.875% |
| Average local rate | 1.02% |
| Average combined rate | 7.895% |
| Highest combined rate | 9.875% |
What is taxable in Minnesota?
- Clothing, unprepared food, and prescription drugs are exempt from Minnesota sales tax — clothing is the notable one.
- Local taxes of up to 1% plus the Twin Cities transit tax can bring the combined rate close to 10% in some cities.
MN sales tax calculator FAQ
- What is the sales tax rate in Minnesota?
- Minnesota's state-level rate is 6.875%. Local taxes bring the statewide average combined rate to about 7.895%, with the highest combined rate around 9.875%. Minnesota is one of the few states that exempts clothing outright, which can make a back-to-school receipt tax-free.
- Does Minnesota have local sales tax?
- Local taxes of up to 1% plus the Twin Cities transit tax can bring the combined rate close to 10% in some cities.
- What is exempt from sales tax in Minnesota?
- Clothing, unprepared food, and prescription drugs are exempt from Minnesota sales tax — clothing is the notable one.
- How do I calculate sales tax in Minnesota?
- Multiply the pre-tax price by the combined rate for your location. At the roughly 7.895% average combined rate, a $100.00 purchase would add about $7.89 in tax. Use the ZIP lookup above for the specific rate, and confirm with the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
Official source: Minnesota Department of Revenue.
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Other state calculators
- Arkansas6.50%
- California7.25%
- Connecticut6.35%
- Florida6.00%
- Michigan6.00%
- Missouri4.225%
- New Jersey6.625%
- New York4.00%
- Ohio5.75%
- Pennsylvania6.00%
- Texas6.25%
- Washington6.50%
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