Sales Tax for North Dakota (2026)
North Dakota (ND) Key Facts
State Sales Tax Rate
5%
Has State Sales Tax
Yes
Local Taxes May Apply
Yes
Tax Type
Sales and use tax
How This Calculator Works in North Dakota
This calculator estimates the North Dakota sales tax on your purchase amount using the state rate of 5%. Enter your purchase price to see the tax amount and total cost.
North Dakota Overview
North Dakota imposes a 5% state sales tax with local additions up to 3.5%, bringing combined rates to around 7.5% in major cities like Fargo and Bismarck. Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt, but there are no sales tax holidays. The state's overall tax burden remains among the lowest in the nation.
How North Dakota Compares
North Dakota's sales tax rate of 5% compares to Minnesota at 6.875% and South Dakota at 4.5%. Combined with local rates, the effective sales tax burden varies by location.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 6.875% | Minnesota has a sales tax rate of 6.875%. |
| South Dakota | 4.5% | South Dakota has a sales tax rate of 4.5%. |
| Montana | 0% | Montana has a sales tax rate of 0%. |
North Dakota's sales tax rate of 5% compares to a national average of approximately 5.10%. This is below the national average.
Tips for North Dakota Residents
- 1North Dakota's 5% state sales tax combines with local taxes up to 3.5%, pushing combined rates to 8.5% in some cities.
- 2Groceries are exempt from North Dakota sales tax.
- 3North Dakota does not hold sales tax holidays.
- 4Cities including Fargo, Bismarck, and Grand Forks all levy local sales taxes, so the combined rate varies by location.
- 5Prescription drugs and medical devices are exempt from North Dakota sales tax.