Hawaii sales tax rates
| State rate | 4.00% | Tied for the 7th lowest of 51 |
|---|---|---|
| Average local rate | 0.50% | Cities, counties and districts |
| Average combined rate | 4.50% | The 6th lowest of 51 |
Rates as of July 1, 2026, from the Tax Foundation. The local average is weighted by population, so your city or county can be higher or lower. Check the Hawaii revenue department for the exact rate at an address.
Sales tax on common prices in Hawaii
Tax and total at the average combined rate of 4.5%, plus the total at the 4% state rate alone, for places without a local tax.
| Price | Sales tax | Total | State rate only |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.45 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| $20.00 | $0.90 | $20.90 | $20.80 |
| $25.00 | $1.13 | $26.13 | $26.00 |
| $50.00 | $2.25 | $52.25 | $52.00 |
| $100.00 | $4.50 | $104.50 | $104.00 |
| $200.00 | $9.00 | $209.00 | $208.00 |
| $500.00 | $22.50 | $522.50 | $520.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $45.00 | $1,045.00 | $1,040.00 |
| $2,500.00 | $112.50 | $2,612.50 | $2,600.00 |
| $5,000.00 | $225.00 | $5,225.00 | $5,200.00 |
How to work out Hawaii sales tax
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. At 4.5%, a $100.00 purchase has $100.00 × 0.045 = $4.50 of tax, so you pay $104.50. To get the price before tax out of a receipt, divide by 1 plus the rate: a total of $100.00 was $95.69 before tax.
Selling abroad or buying from Europe? Other countries charge value-added tax instead, which the VAT calculator handles. For a restaurant bill, the tip and split calculator works out the tip and each share.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Hawaii?
The state rate is 4%. Local taxes add 0.5% on average, for an average combined rate of 4.5%. Your exact rate depends on the city, county and district where you buy.
How much is the sales tax on $100.00 in Hawaii?
At the average combined rate of 4.5%, the tax on $100.00 is $4.50, for a total of $104.50. At the 4% state rate alone it would be $4.00.
How does Hawaii compare with its neighbors?
Hawaii has no land border with another state, so there is no cross-border shopping to compare. Its average combined rate is 4.5%.