Louisiana sales tax rates
| State rate | 5.00% | Tied for the 17th lowest of 51 |
|---|---|---|
| Average local rate | 5.13% | Cities, counties and districts |
| Average combined rate | 10.13% | The highest 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 Louisiana revenue department for the exact rate at an address.
Sales tax on common prices in Louisiana
Tax and total at the average combined rate of 10.13%, plus the total at the 5% state rate alone, for places without a local tax.
| Price | Sales tax | Total | State rate only |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.01 | $11.01 | $10.50 |
| $20.00 | $2.03 | $22.03 | $21.00 |
| $25.00 | $2.53 | $27.53 | $26.25 |
| $50.00 | $5.07 | $55.07 | $52.50 |
| $100.00 | $10.13 | $110.13 | $105.00 |
| $200.00 | $20.26 | $220.26 | $210.00 |
| $500.00 | $50.65 | $550.65 | $525.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $101.30 | $1,101.30 | $1,050.00 |
| $2,500.00 | $253.25 | $2,753.25 | $2,625.00 |
| $5,000.00 | $506.50 | $5,506.50 | $5,250.00 |
How to work out Louisiana sales tax
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. At 10.13%, a $100.00 purchase has $100.00 × 0.1013 = $10.13 of tax, so you pay $110.13. To get the price before tax out of a receipt, divide by 1 plus the rate: a total of $100.00 was $90.80 before tax.
Louisiana compared with neighboring states
Average combined rates in the states that border Louisiana, with the tax on a $100.00 purchase.
| State | State rate | Combined | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 7.00% | 7.06% | $7.06 |
| Texas | 6.25% | 8.20% | $8.20 |
| Arkansas | 6.50% | 9.48% | $9.48 |
| Louisiana | 5.00% | 10.13% | $10.13 |
Shopping a sale? The discount calculator gives the price after the markdown, which is the amount sales tax is charged on. Eating out, the tip and split calculator adds the tip, which many people base on the total before tax.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Louisiana?
The state rate is 5%. Local taxes add 5.13% on average, for an average combined rate of 10.13%. Your exact rate depends on the city, county and district where you buy.
How much is the sales tax on $100.00 in Louisiana?
At the average combined rate of 10.13%, the tax on $100.00 is $10.13, for a total of $110.13. At the 5% state rate alone it would be $5.00.
How does Louisiana compare with its neighbors?
Average combined rates in the neighboring states: Mississippi 7.06%, Texas 8.2%, Arkansas 9.48%. Louisiana averages 10.13%.