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Chicago Sales Tax Calculator

Calculate Chicago combined sales tax using an approximate typical combined rate for the city. Override with your exact local rate.

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Tax = Pre-Tax Price x (Combined Rate / 100)

Chicago includes state, county, city, and transit components in the combined rate. Your seller applies the final rate.

Pre-tax $100 with a 10.25% default example gives $10.25 tax and $110.25 total.

Chicago stacks state, county, city, and RTA transit taxes. The combined rate is among the highest in the United States for general merchandise.

Many grocery foods are taxed at reduced rates or exempt in Illinois. Use the rate that applies to your specific purchase.

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