Richmond City · Virginia
Richmond, VA sales tax rate
The Central Virginia regional add-on took effect in 2020 and applies across the Richmond region, not just inside the city.
Quick answer
The combined sales tax rate in Richmond, VA is 6% as of January 1, 2026 — 4.3% state + 1% county + 0.7% special district. On a $100 purchase that is $6 in tax, for a total of $106. Virginia's statewide base is 4.3%.
- Combined rate
- 6%
- State share
- 4.3%
- Local share
- 1.7%County + city + districts
- Tax on $100
- $6
Calculate Richmond sales tax
Pre-filled with the Richmond combined rate.
Sales tax calculator
The full combined rate of 6% applies to general merchandise.
Enter a pre-tax amount to see the tax due in Richmond, VA.
- Pre-tax
- $100
- Sales tax at 6%
- $6
- Total
- $106
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia state | state | 4.3% | 72% |
| City of Richmond local option | county | 1% | 17% |
| Central Virginia regional transportation | special district | 0.7% | 12% |
| Combined rate | 6% |
Richmond sales tax reference table
Tax due at 6% on common purchase amounts.
| Purchase | Sales tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.60 | $10.60 |
| $25 | $1.50 | $26.50 |
| $50 | $3.00 | $53.00 |
| $100 | $6.00 | $106.00 |
| $500 | $30.00 | $530.00 |
| $1,000 | $60.00 | $1060.00 |
| $5,000 | $300.00 | $5300.00 |
| $25,000 | $1500.00 | $26500.00 |
Reverse out sales tax
Enter a receipt total and we split the item price from the 6% tax collected.
Backing out 6% for Richmond, VA.
- Item price before tax
- $100
- Sales tax collected
- $6
What this rate applies to
Virginia publishes the taxable base separately from the rate. Groceries, prescription drugs, clothing and services are treated differently state to state, and several categories in Virginia are taxed at reduced rates or exempt entirely. The Central Virginia regional add-on took effect in 2020 and applies across the Richmond region, not just inside the city. Check the Virginia Department of Taxation guidance for the category you are pricing before assuming 6% applies.
Richmond at a glance
- Population
- 229,395
- Median household income
- $60,485
- County
- Richmond City
- ZIP codes covered
- 12
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