North Carolina Sales Tax Calculator (4.75%)

The statewide sales tax rate in North Carolina is 4.75%. Local taxes may be added on top and are not included here.

$20.00 purchase$0.95 tax, $20.95 total
$100.00 purchase$4.75 tax, $104.75 total
$1,000.00 purchase$47.50 tax, $1,047.50 total
Fig. 1 Examples at the 4.75% state rate.
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City, county and district taxes are not included in the state rate. If you know your local rate, add it here.

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Fig. 1 Rate used: –

Every formula is tested against worked examples, including official ones. How we check

PriceTaxTotal
$10.00$0.48$10.48
$20.00$0.95$20.95
$50.00$2.38$52.38
$100.00$4.75$104.75
$200.00$9.50$209.50
$500.00$23.75$523.75
$1,000.00$47.50$1,047.50

Fig. 2 Common amounts at 4.75%.

Last checked 11/04/2026. Sources: Tax Foundation: State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026; Sales Tax Institute: State Sales Tax Rates.

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