Minnesota Sales Tax Calculator 2026 — 6.875% Rate
Calculate Minnesota sales tax on any purchase instantly. The state sales tax rate is 6.875%, and the statewide average combined rate (state + local) is 8.14% (Tax Foundation, rates as of July 1, 2026). Enter your purchase amount to see state tax, local tax, and the total amount due — all calculated privately in your browser.
Minnesota Sales Tax Rate: State vs Combined
The Minnesota state sales tax rate is 6.875%. However, most shoppers pay more than the state rate because counties and cities add their own local taxes on top. The statewide average combined rate in Minnesota is 8.14%, according to the Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (rates as of July 1, 2026). In the seven-county Twin Cities metro a 0.75% regional transportation tax and a 0.25% housing tax apply on top of county and city taxes, so Minneapolis is 9.025% and St. Paul 9.875% in the Minnesota Department of Revenue rate guide for October–December 2026. This means a $100 purchase costs $106.88 at the state rate only and more in high-tax localities.
What Is and Isn't Taxed in Minnesota
Minnesota exempts most unprepared grocery items from state sales tax, which helps reduce the cost of essential food purchases. Clothing for general use is exempt from Minnesota sales tax; clothing accessories, sports or recreational equipment, protective equipment and fur clothing are taxable. Drugs for human use, including over-the-counter drugs, are exempt. Candy, soft drinks, dietary supplements and prepared food are taxable.
Minnesota Sales Tax Holidays
Minnesota has no sales tax holiday. Clothing for general use is exempt all year, so there is no back-to-school weekend to wait for.
How to Calculate Minnesota Sales Tax
To calculate Minnesota sales tax: multiply the purchase price by the applicable rate. For the state rate only: price × 6.875% = tax. For the combined rate: use 8.14% for an average estimate, pick a listed city, or enter the exact combined rate from your receipt or the Minnesota Department of Revenue Sales Tax Rate Calculator in the optional rate field. Example: a $200 purchase at the 8.14% combined rate = $16.28 in tax = $216.28 total.
Tips for Accurate Sales Tax Calculations
Always confirm the exact local rate for your specific city or county — the combined average (8.14%, Tax Foundation, July 2026) is a statewide mean and may differ from your actual checkout rate. Large purchases like vehicles, appliances, or electronics are where the difference between state-only and combined rates matters most. Keep receipts that show the tax rate used; this helps verify correct tax was charged and supports any refund claims for exempt purchases. If you are making a business purchase, check whether your state offers a sales tax exemption certificate to avoid paying tax on resale items.
Minnesota Special Sales Tax Categories (Vehicles, Liquor, Prepared Food)
Minnesota applies different rates and special taxes to specific categories. Per the Minnesota Department of Revenue: motor vehicles are taxed at a 6.875% Motor Vehicle Sales Tax (not regular sales tax); liquor retailers owe 6.875% state sales tax plus a 2.5% liquor gross receipts tax (9.375% before local taxes); food and beverages sold by restaurants in the downtown Minneapolis taxing area carry an extra 3% Downtown Restaurant Tax, and Minneapolis charges a 3% Entertainment Tax city-wide on admissions and similar charges (Fact Sheet 164M). Hennepin County adds a 0.15% county tax and a 0.5% county transit tax. The Department of Revenue Sales Tax Rate Calculator returns the general rate for a street address or 9-digit ZIP code — use it for high-value purchases. Updated 2026-10-07.
Minnesota Sales Tax Calculator: City-by-City Worked Examples
Rates below are from the Minnesota Department of Revenue Local Sales and Use Tax Rate Guide effective October 1 – December 31, 2026. Minneapolis (Hennepin County): $500 electronics × 9.025% (6.875% state + 0.15% Hennepin County + 0.5% county transit + 0.5% city + 1.0% metro area taxes) = $45.13 → $545.13. St. Paul (Ramsey County): $500 × 9.875% (6.875% state + 0.5% county transit + 1.5% city + 1.0% metro area taxes) = $49.38 → $549.38. Duluth (St. Louis County): $500 × 8.875% (6.875% state + 1.5% city + 0.5% county transit) = $44.38 → $544.38. Rochester (Olmsted County): $500 × 8.125% (6.875% state + 0.75% city + 0.5% county transit) = $40.63 → $540.63. Restaurant meal in downtown Minneapolis: $80 dinner × 12.025% (9.025% + 3% Downtown Restaurant Tax) = $9.62 → $89.62. Clothing $200 jacket: $0 tax (clothing for general use is exempt from state and local sales tax). Vehicle $25,000 with $5,000 trade-in: $20,000 × 6.875% Motor Vehicle Sales Tax = $1,375.00. Liquor $30 bottle at the state rate plus the liquor gross receipts tax: $30 × 9.375% = $2.81, before any local tax. Last updated: 2026-10-07.
Minnesota Sales Tax Holidays and 2026 Local Rate Changes
Minnesota does not hold a sales tax holiday — no back-to-school weekend and no severe-weather weekend; clothing for general use is exempt all year instead. Local rates do change during the year. The Department of Revenue rate guide for October–December 2026 flags these 2026 changes: new 0.5% county taxes in Martin County and Sibley County (January 1, 2026), Faribault County (April 1, 2026) and Meeker County (July 1, 2026), and city taxes that ended in Scanlon (March 31, 2026) and in Albert Lea and Blackduck (September 30, 2026). A local tax can start or end only on the first day or last day of a calendar quarter, and the Department publishes rate changes about 30 days before they begin on its Local Sales Tax Information page. Check that page before any large purchase to be sure you are using the current rate. Updated 2026-10-07.
Last updated: October 2026. Sources: Minnesota Department of Revenue — Local Sales and Use Tax Rate Guide, October–December 2026; Minnesota Department of Revenue — Metro Counties Rate Guide, October–December 2026; Minnesota Department of Revenue — Minneapolis Special Local Taxes (Fact Sheet 164M); Minnesota Statutes 297A.62 (state rate); Minnesota Statutes 297A.67 (food, clothing, drugs); Minnesota Statutes 297B.02 (motor vehicles); Minnesota Statutes 295.75 (liquor gross receipts tax); Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (July 2026).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Minnesota?
The Minnesota state sales tax rate is 6.875%. When combined with local county, city and transit taxes, the statewide average rate is 8.14% (Tax Foundation, rates as of July 1, 2026).
Does Minnesota tax groceries?
Minnesota exempts food and food ingredients (bread, milk, produce, raw meats) from sales tax. Prepared food, candy, soft drinks, and dietary supplements ARE taxable, so a deli sandwich, soda, or bottle of vitamins still incurs the 6.875% state rate plus any local rate.
Is clothing taxed in Minnesota?
Minnesota exempts clothing for general use, including shoes, from sales tax. However, clothing accessories (jewelry, handbags, watches), sports or recreational equipment (cleated athletic shoes, ski boots), protective equipment and fur clothing ARE taxable at the standard 6.875% state rate plus any local rate.
What is the combined sales tax rate in Minnesota?
The statewide average combined (state + local) sales tax rate in Minnesota is 8.14% (Tax Foundation, rates as of July 1, 2026). The state portion is 6.875%; the remainder comes from county, city, and transit taxes that vary by location. In Minneapolis, Hennepin County adds 0.15% plus 0.5% for transit, the city adds 0.5% and the metro area taxes add 1.0%, for 9.025% in total.
How do I calculate sales tax in Minnesota?
Multiply the purchase price by the rate. For state tax only: price × 0.06875. For the statewide average combined rate: price × 0.0814. Example: $50 × 0.0814 = $4.07 tax, total $54.07.
Is this Minnesota sales tax calculator free?
Yes — 100% free, no sign-up, no ads inside the calculator, no data leaves your browser. Use it for as many purchases as you want and bookmark the page for future receipts.
Does Minnesota charge sales tax on cars?
Yes, but as a separate 6.875% Motor Vehicle Sales Tax (Minnesota Statutes 297B.02), not regular sales tax. Trade-in value is deducted before the tax is calculated, so trading in a $5,000 vehicle on a $25,000 car means you pay the tax on $20,000 ($1,375.00).
How much is sales tax on $1,000 in Minneapolis Minnesota?
$90.25 at the 9.025% Minneapolis combined rate (state 6.875% + Hennepin County 0.15% + county transit 0.5% + city 0.5% + metro area taxes 1.0%) = $1,090.25 total. St. Paul is 9.875% ($98.75), Duluth 8.875% ($88.75), and Rochester 8.125% ($81.25). These are the rates in the Minnesota Department of Revenue rate guide for October–December 2026; use its Sales Tax Rate Calculator for the exact rate at your address.
How do Minnesota local sales tax rates change?
A local sales tax can start only on the first day of a calendar quarter and end only on the last day of one (Minnesota Statutes 297A.99), so the Department of Revenue issues a new rate guide each quarter and publishes changes about 30 days before they begin. A local sales tax needs legislative authority and approval by voters at a general election. Check the Department of Revenue Sales Tax Rate Calculator before any large purchase or business return.
Does Minnesota have a sales tax holiday in 2026?
No. Minnesota does not hold a sales tax holiday, and none is scheduled for 2026. Clothing for general use is exempt from Minnesota sales tax all year, which covers most of what back-to-school holidays exempt in other states.
What Minnesota sales tax rate changes took effect in 2026?
The state rate did not change: it is 6.875%. The Minnesota Department of Revenue rate guide for October–December 2026 flags these local changes: new 0.5% county taxes in Martin County and Sibley County (January 1, 2026), Faribault County (April 1, 2026) and Meeker County (July 1, 2026), and city taxes that ended in Scanlon (March 31, 2026) and in Albert Lea and Blackduck (September 30, 2026). For the exact rate at your address, use the Sales Tax Rate Calculator on revenue.state.mn.us before a large purchase.