Choose the right New Jersey rate
Use 6.6% for a statewide estimate. For an actual purchase, the combined city, county, and district rate on the receipt is more accurate than either the 6.63% base rate or the statewide average.
State and local rate guide
New Jersey Reverse Sales Tax Calculator
New Jersey's 6.63% state sales tax combines with an average -0.02% local rate, producing a 6.6% population-weighted average. Enter a receipt total below to separate its pre-tax price from the included tax.
Rate averages as of July 1, 2026. Source: Tax Foundation.
State rate6.63%
Avg. adjustment-0.02%
Average combined6.6%
National rank#30
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Enter the total you paid and the tax rate
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The final price you paid%
New Jersey average combined rateReverse-tax formula
Divide the total by 1.0660
This removes the 6.6% average combined rate without incorrectly subtracting the percentage from the final total.
Original price = Total paid / 1.0660
What the numbers mean
Using the right New Jersey rate
Where New Jersey sits nationally
With an average combined rate of 6.6%, New Jersey ranks #30 from highest to lowest, placing it near the middle of the national range.
New Jersey-specific note
New Jersey's slightly negative average local adjustment reflects reduced rates in qualifying locations, including the special rate applied in Salem County.
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Worked examples
New Jersey reverse sales tax examples
These examples start with the final amount paid and calculate backward to the original price. Each row uses the 6.6% statewide average.
| Total paid | Rate used | Original price | Included tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50.00 | 6.6% | $46.90 | $3.10 |
| $100.00 | 6.6% | $93.81 | $6.19 |
| $250.00 | 6.6% | $234.52 | $15.48 |
| $500.00 | 6.6% | $469.04 | $30.96 |
Local rate shortcuts
Major New Jersey city calculators
The covered cities range from 6.625% in Paterson to 6.625% in Newark. The covered cities currently use the same combined rate.
Rate breakdown
New Jersey state and average local rates
| Rate component | 2026 rate | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey state rate | 6.63% | Background rate before local adjustments |
| Avg. adjustment | -0.02% | Population-weighted statewide estimate |
| Average combined rate | 6.6% | Best fallback when the exact receipt rate is unknown |
State and average local rates are from Tax Foundation: State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026. City, county, district, and product-specific rates can differ.
Questions answered
New Jersey Sales Tax Questions
What sales tax rate should I use for New Jersey?
Use the exact combined rate from the receipt when possible. The 6.6% population-weighted average is best used as an estimate when the local rate is unknown.
How do I remove New Jersey sales tax from a total?
Divide the tax-inclusive total by 1.0660. The result is the original price before the 6.6% average combined tax was added.
Does New Jersey have local sales taxes?
New Jersey's population-weighted local rate is -0.02%. Actual city, county, and district rates can be higher or lower than that average.
Is the 6.6% New Jersey rate exact for every purchase?
No. It is a statewide population-weighted average as of July 1, 2026. Use the purchase location and official New Jersey Division of Taxation guidance when accuracy is required.
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