Fresno County · California
Fresno, CA sales tax rate
Fresno's combined rate is published by CDTFA; the split shown reconstructs Measure C and Measure P, which fund transportation and parks respectively.
Quick answer
The combined sales tax rate in Fresno, CA is 8.35% as of January 1, 2026 — 7.25% state + 0.725% special district + 0.375% city. On a $100 purchase that is $8.35 in tax, for a total of $108.35. California's statewide base is 7.25%.
- Combined rate
- 8.35%
- State share
- 7.25%
- Local share
- 1.1%County + city + districts
- Tax on $100
- $8.35
Calculate Fresno sales tax
Pre-filled with the Fresno combined rate.
Sales tax calculator
The full combined rate of 8.35% applies to general merchandise.
Enter a pre-tax amount to see the tax due in Fresno, CA.
- Pre-tax
- $100
- Sales tax at 8.35%
- $8.35
- Total
- $108.35
Tax is rounded to the nearest cent on the full transaction, which is how most registers compute it. Line-item rounding can differ by a cent or two on long receipts.
Jurisdiction breakdown
Every layer that makes up the combined rate, and how much of the total each one contributes.
| Jurisdiction | Level | Rate | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|
| California state (incl. mandatory local) | state | 7.25% | 87% |
| Fresno County Measure C | special district | 0.725% | 9% |
| City of Fresno Measure P | city | 0.375% | 4% |
| Combined rate | 8.35% |
Fresno sales tax reference table
Tax due at 8.35% on common purchase amounts.
| Purchase | Sales tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.84 | $10.84 |
| $25 | $2.09 | $27.09 |
| $50 | $4.18 | $54.18 |
| $100 | $8.35 | $108.35 |
| $500 | $41.75 | $541.75 |
| $1,000 | $83.50 | $1083.50 |
| $5,000 | $417.50 | $5417.50 |
| $25,000 | $2087.50 | $27087.50 |
Reverse out sales tax
Enter a receipt total and we split the item price from the 8.35% tax collected.
Backing out 8.35% for Fresno, CA.
- Item price before tax
- $100
- Sales tax collected
- $8.35
What this rate applies to
California publishes the taxable base separately from the rate. Groceries, prescription drugs, clothing and services are treated differently state to state, and several categories in California are taxed at reduced rates or exempt entirely. Fresno's combined rate is published by CDTFA; the split shown reconstructs Measure C and Measure P, which fund transportation and parks respectively. Check the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration guidance for the category you are pricing before assuming 8.35% applies.
Fresno at a glance
- Population
- 545,716
- Median household income
- $65,407
- County
- Fresno County
- ZIP codes covered
- 10
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