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Minnesota sales tax varies by city and county, but navigating how much to charge your customers doesn’t have to be complicated. Our easy-to-use calculator will do the work for you. Enter the total purchase amount and the sales tax rate, and let us crunch the numbers.
Minnesota imposes a base state sales tax rate of 6.875%1 on most sales of tangible personal property and some services. Cities, counties, and special taxing districts can add their own local sales tax, with combined rates reaching up to 9.03% in some areas.The exact sales tax rate depends on where the transaction takes place. Use our calculator to quickly determine the total sales tax for your specific location..
To calculate Minnesota sales tax, you’ll need two pieces of information: the purchase amount and your local sales tax rate. Minnesota’s rates start at 6.875% statewide and may increase based on local additions.
To calculate sales tax:
Multiply the Purchase Amount by the applicable Sales Tax Rate to get the Sales Tax amount
Add the Sales Tax to the original Purchase Amount to find the Total Cost
You can use these formulas or use our calculator for a faster answer.
Sales Tax = Purchase Amount × Sales Tax Rate
Total Cost = Purchase Amount + Sales Tax
To benefit customers, Minnesota provides sales tax exemptions for several categories. Common exemptions include:
Most grocery items are tax-exempt, but prepared foods, candy, and soft drinks are taxable.
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Unlike many states, most clothing items are exempt from Minnesota’s sales tax. However, accessories and protective gear may be taxable.
Prescription drugs and medical devices such as eyeglasses, hearing aids, and prosthetics are exempt.
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Subscriptions to newspapers and magazines are generally exempt. Single-issue sales or digital publications may not qualify, so double-check specific cases.
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While cigarettes do face a special excise tax, they are generally exempt from Minnesota’s standard sales tax. Other tobacco products may have different rules.
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Certain machinery and equipment used for manufacturing, fabricating, mining, or refining may qualify for sales tax exemptions or refunds.
1 Minnesota Department of Revenue: Sales and Use Tax Rates
2 Minnesota State House: Sales and Use Tax
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1 Minnesota Department of Revenue: Sales and Use Tax
2 Minnesota State House: Grocery and Convenience Stores
