Minnesota Reverse Sales Tax Calculator
Minnesota's state sales tax rate is 6.875%, and local additions bring the average to 7.46%. Minneapolis runs at 8.025% and Saint Paul at 8.375% when you factor in county and city levies. Minnesota has some notable exemptions: clothing and most groceries are permanently exempt from the state sales tax.
The calculator defaults to Minnesota's 7.46% average. Use 8.025% for Minneapolis, 8.375% for Saint Paul and Duluth. Remember that clothing receipts in Minnesota show no tax (permanent exemption), and grocery receipts will be tax-free for most items. The rate you enter only matters for taxable retail goods.
Current Minnesota Sales Tax Rates
| Component | Rate |
|---|---|
| State rate | 6.875% |
| Average local rate | 0.58% |
| Average combined rate | 7.46% |
| Location | Combined Rate |
|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 8.025% |
| Saint Paul | 8.375% |
| Rochester | 7.875% |
| Duluth | 8.375% |
What's Taxable in Minnesota
Minnesota exempts most groceries from the state sales tax. Candy, soda, and dietary supplements are taxable. Prepared food sold by restaurants is taxed at the full combined rate. Prescription drugs are exempt. Clothing is generally exempt from Minnesota's sales tax.
Worked Example
Purchase in Minneapolis totaling $144.05 at 8.025%.
$144.05 ÷ 1.0802 = $133.35 (pre-tax price)
$144.05 − $133.35 = $10.70 (tax amount)
That's $10.70 in sales tax on a $133.35 purchase before tax. The main calculator handles this automatically — enter the total and rate and the breakdown appears instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Minneapolis has a combined rate of approximately 8.025% — Minnesota's 6.875% state rate plus Hennepin County (0.15%), a transit tax, and city levies. Saint Paul runs slightly higher at 8.375%. These are among the highest rates in the state.
No. Minnesota permanently exempts clothing and most footwear from sales tax — not just during a holiday period, but year-round. This is one of only a handful of states with a clothing exemption. Accessories like jewelry, watches, and handbags are taxable. Athletic uniforms and safety gear have specific rules.
Divide the total amount paid by (1 + the tax rate as a decimal). For Minnesota's 7.46% rate: divide by 1.0746. The result is the pre-tax price. Subtract that from the total to get the tax amount. The calculator on this page does this automatically.
Minnesota does not have a sales tax holiday. Clothing is year-round exempt, which provides a permanent benefit without needing a holiday window.