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North Dakota Sales Tax Calculator

US rates · checked 18 Oct 2026
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Leave at 0 for the North Dakota state rate only. Add your local rate to match a receipt.

Total with tax
$105.00
$5.00sales tax
5%combined rate
$0total $105.00
  • Price
  • North Dakota tax
Price before tax$100.00
North Dakota state tax · 5%+$5.00
Local tax · none entered+$0.00
Total the buyer pays$105.00

State rate 5%, checked against the North Dakota revenue department on 18 Oct 2026. Local taxes are not included.

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How the North Dakota sales tax calculation works

North Dakota's sales tax rate is 5%: $5 on a $100 sale and $50 on $1,000. This is the state rate only. If a city, county or district in North Dakota charges its own tax, it is added on top of this rate. Enter your price and any local rate to see the North Dakota sales tax and the total.

  1. Start with the 5% state rate

    North Dakota charges 5% on taxable sales.

  2. Add your local rate if there is one

    If a city, county or district in North Dakota charges its own tax, it is added on top of this rate. Enter that rate as the local tax; North Dakota's revenue department lists the rate for each address.

  3. Multiply the price by the rate

    Divide 5% by 100 and multiply: $100 × 0.05 = $5.00, and $250 × 0.05 = $12.50.

  4. Add the tax to the price

    A $250 item in North Dakota costs the buyer $262.50 at the state rate, before any local tax.

Worked example. A $250.00 sale in North Dakota at the 5% state rate carries $12.50 in sales tax, for a $262.50 total. If a 1% local tax applied on top, the combined rate would be 6% and the North Dakota buyer would pay $265.00.

North Dakota Sales Tax FAQ

What is the sales tax rate in North Dakota?

The North Dakota state sales tax rate is 5%, checked on 18 Oct 2026. Local taxes, where they apply, are extra.

How much is sales tax in North Dakota on $100?

$5 at the 5% state rate, so a $100 purchase in North Dakota costs $105.00 before any local tax. On $250 the tax is $12.50, and on $1,000 it is $50.00.

How do I calculate North Dakota sales tax?

Multiply the price by 0.05 ($100 × 0.05 = $5.00), then add the tax to the price to get the North Dakota total. If you also owe a local rate, add it to 5% first.

How do I take North Dakota sales tax out of a total?

Divide the total by 1.05: a $100.00 North Dakota receipt at 5% is $95.24 before tax plus $4.76 in tax. The Reverse Sales Tax Calculator does this for any rate.

Is the North Dakota sales tax rate the same everywhere?

The 5% state rate applies statewide. If a city, county or district in North Dakota charges its own tax, it is added on top of this rate.

How does North Dakota compare with other states?

Of the 44 other states and D.C. with a sales tax, 32 charge more than 5% and 11 charge less; Louisiana and Wisconsin charge the same 5%. The median state rate is 6%, California's 7.25% is the highest base rate, and 5 states (Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon) have none.

Why is my North Dakota receipt different?

Receipts include local taxes where they apply, and some items are taxed at a different rate or exempt. Enter your local rate above, and check North Dakota's rules for the item.

Sources: Federation of Tax Administrators: state tax agencies · smbcalc: how we check our numbers

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