North Dakota Sales Tax Calculator
North Dakota has a 5% state rate and local taxes that can more than double it in energy-boom areas. Western North Dakota communities with oil activity often carry the state's highest combined rates.
Default for North Dakota: 6.95%. 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).
North Dakota sales tax rates
| Rate type | Rate |
|---|---|
| State rate | 5.00% |
| Average local rate | 1.95% |
| Average combined rate | 6.95% |
| Highest combined rate | 8.50% |
What is taxable in North Dakota?
- Unprepared food and prescription drugs are exempt, while clothing and most services are taxable.
- Cities and counties levy local taxes, and some add special district taxes for infrastructure.
ND sales tax calculator FAQ
- What is the sales tax rate in North Dakota?
- North Dakota's state-level rate is 5.00%. Local taxes bring the statewide average combined rate to about 6.95%, with the highest combined rate around 8.50%. Western North Dakota communities with oil activity often carry the state's highest combined rates.
- Does North Dakota have local sales tax?
- Cities and counties levy local taxes, and some add special district taxes for infrastructure.
- What is exempt from sales tax in North Dakota?
- Unprepared food and prescription drugs are exempt, while clothing and most services are taxable.
- How do I calculate sales tax in North Dakota?
- Multiply the pre-tax price by the combined rate for your location. At the roughly 6.95% average combined rate, a $100.00 purchase would add about $6.95 in tax. Use the ZIP lookup above for the specific rate, and confirm with the North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner.
Official source: North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner.
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Other state calculators
- Arkansas6.50%
- California7.25%
- Connecticut6.35%
- Florida6.00%
- Michigan6.00%
- Minnesota6.875%
- Missouri4.225%
- New Jersey6.625%
- New York4.00%
- Ohio5.75%
- Pennsylvania6.00%
- Texas6.25%
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