Louisiana Sales Tax Calculator
Add or remove Louisiana sales tax from a price, using the state rate plus the average local rate.
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About the Louisiana Sales Tax Calculator
This Louisiana sales tax calculator adds sales tax to a price or removes it from a total. It starts with the average combined Louisiana rate of 10.13% (state rate 5.00% plus average local rate). Change the rate to match your city or county.
How to use it
- Enter a price or a total.
- Keep the average combined rate or type your local rate.
- Choose add or remove sales tax and press Calculate sales tax.
Louisiana sales tax rate in 2026
The Louisiana state sales tax rate is 5.00%. Local governments add an average of 5.13%, for an average combined rate of 10.13%. Your exact rate depends on your city and county, so check the Louisiana department of revenue for your address.
Source: Tax Foundation, 2026 state and local sales tax rates (as of July 1, 2026).
Louisiana sales tax examples at 10.13%
| Price | Sales tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10 | $1.01 | $11.01 |
| $25 | $2.53 | $27.53 |
| $50 | $5.07 | $55.06 |
| $100 | $10.13 | $110.13 |
| $250 | $25.32 | $275.32 |
| $500 | $50.65 | $550.65 |
| $1,000 | $101.30 | $1,101.30 |
How to calculate sales tax
Sales tax = price × rate. To remove tax from a total, divide the total by (1 + rate). For example, $108 at 8% includes $8 of tax on a $100 price.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax in Louisiana?
The Louisiana state rate is 5.00%. With average local taxes the combined rate is about 10.13%. Your actual rate depends on your location.
Does Louisiana have local sales tax?
Yes, local governments can add taxes. The average local rate is about 5.13%.
How do I calculate sales tax in Louisiana?
Multiply the price by the sales tax rate, then add it to the price. The calculator above does it for you.
What is $100 with sales tax in Louisiana?
At the average combined rate of 10.13%, $100 costs $110.13.
Where can I find my exact Louisiana rate?
Use the Louisiana department of revenue rate lookup tool for your address.
Last reviewed: November 2026. Rates are averages. Confirm your local rate with the state department of revenue.