Maryland Sales Tax Calculator
United States
Maryland sales tax calculator
Pre-set to the 6% Maryland statewide rate. Add any local tax, or switch modes to remove tax from a total.
Enter amount and tax rate
Switch to work backwards from a tax-inclusive total.
Sales tax
$6.00
At 6%
Price before tax
$100.00
Net of sales tax
Total price
$106.00
What you pay
What this means
A $100.00 purchase at 6% sales tax adds $6.00 in tax, for a total of $106.00.
- The rate combines your state rate with any city, county, or district tax — adjust it to match your exact location.
- Some items (groceries, prescriptions, clothing) are taxed at reduced rates or exempt in certain states.
- Use “Remove tax from a total” to find the pre-tax price from a receipt.
Sales tax in Maryland
Maryland charges a statewide sales tax of 6%. Cities and counties in Maryland can add local sales tax on top, so the total rate at checkout is often higher than the state rate alone. This calculator starts at the 6% state rate — add your local rate to match your exact location.
How to use this calculator
Enter your pre-tax price and the tax rate to see the Maryland sales tax and total. If you have a receipt and want the pre-tax price, switch to “Remove tax from a total” and enter the amount you paid. Remember that groceries, prescriptions, and some other items may be taxed at a reduced rate or exempt in Maryland.
Other states
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