Delaware Sales Tax Calculator 2026
Delaware has no state or local sales tax, so a purchase costs exactly its sticker price. Enter an amount to confirm the total — and, if you like, another sales tax rate to see what the same purchase would cost there. All calculated privately in your browser.
Delaware Has No State Sales Tax
Delaware is one of five US states with no statewide sales tax (Tax Foundation, July 2026), and it has no local sales tax either. Residents and visitors pay no sales tax at the register — a meaningful saving on large purchases like electronics and furniture.
Local Taxes in Delaware
Delaware does not impose a state or local sales tax. It does impose a gross receipts tax on the seller of goods or the provider of services, at rates from 0.0945% to 1.9914% depending on the business activity (Delaware Division of Revenue). That tax is owed by the business and is not added to your receipt, though it may be reflected in prices.
Delaware Sales Tax Holidays
Delaware has no sales tax holidays, because there is no sales tax to suspend.
What You Can Buy Tax-Free in Delaware
In Delaware, retail purchases are made without sales tax. This includes clothing, electronics, furniture and groceries. Excise taxes on items like tobacco, fuel, or alcohol are separate from sales tax and still apply.
Tips for Accurate Sales Tax Calculations
There is no local sales tax anywhere in Delaware, so no city or county rate needs checking — the register total should match the sticker price on retail goods. If you live in another state, that state may expect you to report use tax on goods you bring home. Keep receipts for large purchases.
Last updated: October 2026. Sources: Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (rates as of July 1, 2026); Delaware Division of Revenue — Gross Receipts Taxes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Delaware have a sales tax?
No. Delaware does not impose a state or local sales tax. It levies a gross receipts tax on businesses instead, which is not added to the customer's receipt.
What is the sales tax rate in Delaware?
0%. There is no sales tax at the state or local level in Delaware.
Do I pay tax on groceries in Delaware?
No. Delaware has no sales tax, so groceries are not taxed at the register.
Is clothing taxed in Delaware?
No. Delaware has no sales tax, so clothing is not taxed.
How do I calculate sales tax in Delaware?
There is nothing to calculate: the total is the sticker price. To see what the same purchase would cost in a state that charges sales tax, multiply the price by that state's rate — for example $50 × 0.06 = $3.00.