# Ohio Sales Tax Calculator

Calculate Ohio sales tax with the 5.75% state rate plus your county rate. See total tax and final price for any purchase. Free Ohio sales tax calculator.

## What this calculates

Calculate the total sales tax on any purchase in Ohio. The state charges 5.75% on most goods, and each county adds its own rate on top. Enter your price and county rate to see the complete breakdown.

## Inputs

- **Pre-Tax Price** ($) — min 0 — The price of the item before sales tax.
- **County Tax Rate** (%) — min 0, max 5 — Your county's additional sales tax rate (0.75% to 2.25% in Ohio).

## Outputs

- **Ohio State Tax (5.75%)** — formatted as currency — Tax amount from the 5.75% state sales tax rate.
- **County Tax** — formatted as currency — Tax amount from your county's additional rate.
- **Total Sales Tax** — formatted as currency — Combined state and county tax amount.
- **Total Price (with Tax)** — formatted as currency — Final price including all sales tax.
- **Combined Tax Rate** — formatted as percentage — Total effective sales tax rate (state + county).

## Details

Ohio has a statewide sales tax rate of 5.75%, and all 88 counties levy an additional county sales tax ranging from 0.75% to 2.25%. This means your combined rate falls somewhere between 6.5% and 8.0% depending on where you shop.

Some of the higher-rate counties include Cuyahoga County (Cleveland) at 2.25% for an 8.0% combined rate, Franklin County (Columbus) at 1.75% for a 7.5% combined rate, and Hamilton County (Cincinnati) at 1.5% for a 7.25% combined rate. Smaller rural counties tend to have lower county rates.

Ohio exempts most groceries (unprepared food) from sales tax, along with prescription drugs and most medical supplies. Clothing is not exempt in Ohio, unlike some other states. Certain services are also taxable, including car repairs, landscaping, and personal care services.

If you are making a large purchase like a car, furniture, or appliances, the county rate can make a meaningful difference. On a $30,000 car, the difference between a 6.5% county and an 8.0% county is $450 in tax.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What is the Ohio state sales tax rate?**

A: Ohio's state sales tax rate is 5.75%. This rate applies statewide to most tangible goods and certain services. On top of the state rate, each of Ohio's 88 counties adds a county sales tax between 0.75% and 2.25%, bringing the combined rate to between 6.5% and 8.0% depending on location.

**Q: What items are exempt from Ohio sales tax?**

A: Ohio exempts unprepared food (groceries), prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, most medical equipment, and newspapers from sales tax. Clothing is taxable in Ohio. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxed at the full combined rate. Ohio also has a temporary sales tax holiday in early August that exempts certain school supplies, clothing up to $75 per item, and school instructional materials.

**Q: How do I find my Ohio county tax rate?**

A: You can find your county's sales tax rate on the Ohio Department of Taxation website at tax.ohio.gov. Common rates include: Cuyahoga County 2.25%, Franklin County 1.75%, Summit County 1.5%, Hamilton County 1.5%, Montgomery County 1.5%, and Lucas County 1.5%. Rates can change when counties pass levies, so check for the most current rate if you have not verified recently.

**Q: Is there sales tax on cars in Ohio?**

A: Yes, Ohio charges sales tax on vehicle purchases at the full combined state and county rate. The tax is based on the sale price of the vehicle and is collected when you title the vehicle at the BMV. Trade-in value is subtracted from the purchase price before tax is calculated. For a $35,000 car in a county with a 7.5% combined rate, you would pay $2,625 in sales tax.

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Source: https://vastcalc.com/calculators/finance/ohio-sales-tax
Category: Finance
Last updated: 2026-04-08