Virginia sales tax calculator in the United States: calculate sales tax and total
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What’s the standard sales tax rate in Virginia?
Most of Virginia uses 5.3%, but some areas are 6%, 6.3%, or 7%.
Why does Virginia have 6% in some places?
Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, and Central Virginia have an additional regional component, resulting in a 6% combined rate.
Which places are 7%?
The Historic Triangle: James City County, Williamsburg, and York County.
Which places are 6.3%?
Virginia Tax lists Charlotte, Danville, Gloucester, Halifax, Henry, Northampton, Patrick, and Pittsylvania at 6.3%.
How much is sales tax on groceries in Virginia?
Eligible groceries and certain essential hygiene items are taxed at 1% statewide.
Do groceries still get charged extra regional taxes in 6% or 7% areas?
No—eligible grocery/hygiene items remain subject only to the 1% local option and are exempt from regional and additional local taxes.
What if the price I have already includes sales tax?
Use Base = Total ÷ (1 + rate) and Tax = Total − Base, rounded to cents.
Why might my result differ from the receipt by $0.01?
Stores may round per line item, apply discounts differently, or tax certain fees differently.
If a seller didn’t charge Virginia sales tax, do I owe anything?
You may owe Virginia consumer use tax, and the use tax rate matches your sales tax rate.
Is there ever a time when the rate is 0% for normally taxable items?
Yes—during Virginia’s Sales Tax Holiday, qualifying items under specific price caps can be purchased without paying sales tax.
Note: This calculator provides an estimate. Rates can vary by region and change over time. It is not tax advice.
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Sources
- Virginia Tax — Retail Sales and Use TaxVirginia Department of Taxation · Virginia, United States · Accessed: 2026-01-28Sales and use tax overview and locality rates context.
- Virginia Tax — Grocery TaxVirginia Department of Taxation · Virginia, United States · Accessed: 2026-01-281% statewide rate for eligible groceries and hygiene items.
- Virginia Tax — Tax Bulletin 22-12 (grocery/hygiene)Virginia Department of Taxation · Virginia, United States · Accessed: 2026-01-28Eligible groceries/hygiene taxed at 1% local option only; exempt from regional/additional rates.
- Virginia Tax — Sales Tax Rate and Locality Code LookupVirginia Department of Taxation · Virginia, United States · Accessed: 2026-01-28Official address-based rate lookup tool.
- Virginia Tax — Sales Tax HolidayVirginia Department of Taxation · Virginia, United States · Accessed: 2026-01-28Holiday dates, eligible items, and price caps.
- Virginia Tax — Sales Tax ExemptionsVirginia Department of Taxation · Virginia, United States · Accessed: 2026-01-28Overview of exemptions and qualifying items.