Sales tax in Louisiana
Louisiana's state sales tax rate is 5%. Cities and counties add their own, averaging 5.13% and reaching up to 7%, for an average combined rate of 10.13%. Louisiana has the 1st highest average combined rate of the 50 states.
Rates as of July 1, 2026, from the Tax Foundation's State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026. Local averages are weighted by population; your exact rate depends on your city and county.
Sales tax on common amounts
At the 10.13% average combined rate:
| Price | Sales tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.01 | $11.01 |
| $25.00 | $2.53 | $27.53 |
| $50.00 | $5.07 | $55.06 |
| $100.00 | $10.13 | $110.13 |
| $250.00 | $25.32 | $275.32 |
| $500.00 | $50.65 | $550.65 |
| $1,000.00 | $101.30 | $1,101.30 |
| $30,000.00 | $3,039.00 | $33,039.00 |
Change the rate in the calculator above to match your city; it's printed on any local receipt.