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Ohio Sales Tax Calculator

Calculate your total after Ohio sales tax by county, compare rates across major counties, and check if your items qualify for the August sales tax holiday. Ohio combined rates range from 6.50% to 8.00%.

Calculate Ohio sales tax and total purchase amount
Ohio combined sales tax ranges from 6.50% to 8.00% depending on county. Groceries and prescriptions are exempt.
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How to Use This Calculator

Calculate Total tab

Enter your purchase amount and select your Ohio county. The calculator applies the combined state + county tax rate to show your total sales tax and final amount. It also shows the breakdown between the 5.75% state portion and the county surtax, plus key exemptions (groceries, prescriptions).

Rates by County tab

View all 8 major Ohio counties ranked by combined sales tax rate from highest to lowest. Each entry shows the state rate, county surtax, and the tax on a $100 purchase. Cuyahoga County (Cleveland) leads at 8.00%, while Stark County (Canton) has the lowest major-county rate at 6.50%.

Sales Tax Holiday tab

Add items you plan to buy during Ohio's August sales tax holiday. The calculator checks each item against the price thresholds: clothing under $75, school supplies under $20, and instructional materials under $20. Items below the limit are shown as tax-free with estimated savings.

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The Formula

Ohio sales tax is calculated as a percentage of the pre-tax purchase price:

Sales Tax = Purchase Price × Combined Tax Rate

Total = Purchase Price + Sales Tax

Where:
  Combined Rate = State Rate (5.75%) + County Rate (0.75%–2.25%)
  Combined Range = 6.50% to 8.00%

Example: $200 purchase in Cuyahoga County (8.00%)
  $200 × 0.08 = $16.00 tax
  Total = $216.00

Ohio's sales tax applies to most tangible personal property and some services. The state rate of 5.75% is set by the Ohio Revised Code. County rates are set by county commissioners and can change. Always verify the current rate for your specific location.

Example

James — Shopping in Franklin County (Columbus), OH

James lives in Columbus and wants to understand the sales tax on a $350 electronics purchase and whether his back-to-school shopping qualifies for the August tax holiday.

Electronics purchase

Purchase price$350.00
CountyFranklin County (Columbus)
Combined rate7.50%
State tax (5.75%)$20.13
County tax (1.75%)$6.13
Total tax$26.25
Total with tax$376.25

August tax holiday items

Backpack ($45)TAX-FREE (clothing under $75)
Notebooks ($12)TAX-FREE (supplies under $20)
Winter coat ($90)TAXED (over $75 limit)
Estimated holiday savings~$4.13

James saves about $4 during the tax holiday on qualifying items. His $90 winter coat exceeds the $75 clothing threshold and remains fully taxable even during the holiday — each item is evaluated individually by price.

FAQ

Ohio has a state sales tax of 5.75%. Every county adds an additional surtax ranging from 0.75% to 2.25%, bringing the combined rate to between 6.50% and 8.00%. The highest combined rate is in Cuyahoga County (Cleveland) at 8.00%. The most common rate in major metro areas is around 7.25%–7.50%.
Groceries (unprepared food for home consumption) are exempt from Ohio sales tax. However, prepared food, restaurant meals, and food from vending machines are fully taxable. Candy and soft drinks are also subject to sales tax. Prescription drugs are exempt, while over-the-counter medications are taxed.
Ohio holds an annual sales tax holiday in August. The exact dates vary each year and are set by the Ohio legislature. During this period, clothing priced under $75 per item, school supplies under $20 per item, and school instructional materials under $20 per item are exempt from both state and county sales tax. The holiday applies to in-store and online purchases shipped to Ohio.
Yes, clothing is subject to Ohio sales tax at the full combined rate year-round. This is different from states like Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York where clothing is partially or fully exempt. The only exception is during Ohio's August sales tax holiday, when clothing items priced under $75 each are temporarily tax-free.
Cuyahoga County (Cleveland) has the highest combined sales tax rate among major Ohio counties at 8.00% — that is 5.75% state plus 2.25% county. Hamilton County (Cincinnati) is close behind at 7.80%. The lowest rate among major counties is Stark County (Canton) at 6.50%. On a $1,000 purchase, the difference between Cuyahoga and Stark is $15 in tax.

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