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New Hampshire Sales Tax Calculator

New Hampshire has no state sales tax. New Hampshire has no general sales tax, though it does tax restaurant meals and hotel rooms at 8.5%.

Updated June 2026 · Editorial standards

Tax details

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Tax amount
$0.00
Pre-tax price
$100.00
Total (with tax)
$100.00

At 0% tax, $100.00 becomes $100.00 — a $0.00 tax.Using New Hampshire's combined state + local rate of 0%.

Pre-tax price

$100.00

Tax (0%)

$0.00

Total

$100.00

Selected state

New Hampshire0%

Source: Tax Foundation 2025 — combined state + average local rate.

By the KalkWise Editorial Team Reviewed for accuracy Updated June 2026

What is the new hampshire sales tax calculator?

In short

New Hampshire has no state sales tax, so there is no state-level tax on most purchases. New Hampshire has no general sales tax, though it does tax restaurant meals and hotel rooms at 8.5%.

This New Hampshire sales tax calculator applies the 0% state base rate to any purchase price and shows the tax amount and total cost instantly. New Hampshire has no general sales tax, though it does tax restaurant meals and hotel rooms at 8.5%.

How to use this calculator

  1. 1Enter the pre-tax price of your item or service.
  2. 2New Hampshire is pre-selected — the 0% state rate is filled in automatically.
  3. 3Adjust the rate field if your city or county adds a local surcharge on top of the state rate.
  4. 4Read the sales tax amount and total (pre-tax + tax) below.
  5. 5Use the reverse mode to back-calculate the pre-tax price from a tax-inclusive total.

The formula

tax amount=price×rate100
total=price+tax amount
reverse:price=total1+rate100
New Hampshire state sales tax = $0 (no state sales tax). Total price = pre-tax price.
pre-tax price
— The listed price of the item before any tax is added
tax rate
— New Hampshire state base sales tax rate: 0%
sales tax
— Dollar amount of tax added to the pre-tax price
total price
— Pre-tax price plus sales tax — what you actually pay

Worked example

The scenario

Buying a $100 item at the New Hampshire state base sales tax rate of 0%.

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The result

No state sales tax applies. You pay exactly $100.00.

Common use cases

  • Checking the total cost of a purchase before buying in New Hampshire
  • Comparing the tax burden on a large purchase (car, appliance, electronics) across states
  • Calculating the pre-tax price from a receipt that shows only the total
  • Budgeting for a trip or online order shipped to New Hampshire

Limitations & assumptions

  • This calculator uses the New Hampshire state base rate (0%). County and city add-ons vary — enter your actual combined local rate for a precise figure.
  • Some categories (groceries, prescription drugs, clothing) may be exempt or taxed at a reduced rate under state law.
  • Rates change annually — verify against the official state department of revenue before filing or remitting tax.
  • This is an estimate tool, not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

New Hampshire has no state sales tax — the rate is 0%. New Hampshire has no general sales tax, though it does tax restaurant meals and hotel rooms at 8.5%.

Disclaimer: KalkWise calculators are provided for general informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the figures you enter and the assumptions described above. Actual outcomes will vary. Consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.