Maine's statewide sales tax rate is 5.5%, with no local sales taxes on top (Tax Foundation, rates as of July 1, 2026). Add tax to a price or work backward from a receipt below.
Rates are 2026 state rates plus population-weighted average local rates; your city or county may differ, and some items (like groceries) are taxed differently.
Sales tax on common purchases in Maine
At the average combined rate of 5.5%, every $100 you spend carries $5.50 in sales tax. Rates are population-weighted averages, so your city or county may differ slightly — enter its exact rate in the calculator for a precise total.
Maine sales tax at the average combined rate (5.5%)
Price
Sales tax
Total
$10.00
$0.55
$10.55
$25.00
$1.38
$26.38
$50.00
$2.75
$52.75
$100.00
$5.50
$105.50
$500.00
$27.50
$527.50
$1,000.00
$55.00
$1,055.00
Working backward from a receipt
To find the price before tax, divide the total by 1 plus the rate: in Maine, a $100.00 receipt at 5.5% breaks down into $94.79 of merchandise and $5.21 of tax. That is handy for expense reports and for checking a receipt that only shows the total.
Price before tax for tax-inclusive totals in Maine (5.5%)
Total paid
Price before tax
Tax included
$10.00
$9.48
$0.52
$25.00
$23.70
$1.30
$50.00
$47.39
$2.61
$100.00
$94.79
$5.21
$500.00
$473.93
$26.07
$1,000.00
$947.87
$52.13
How Maine compares with neighboring states
Maine's 5.5% state rate ranks 29th of the 50 states and DC, and its combined average ranks 43rd (1st = highest in both).
Sales tax rates in Maine and neighboring states (July 1, 2026)
Which goods are taxable differs by state: groceries, prescription drugs and clothing are often exempt or taxed at a reduced rate, while prepared food and general merchandise usually pay the full rate. Check unusual purchases against the state's current rules.