New Jersey Reverse Sales Tax: Price Before Tax (2026)
New Jersey has a state sales tax rate of 6.625%. Use the calculator below to find the original price.
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State Sales Tax
6.63%
Avg. Local Tax
0.02%
Combined Rate
6.65%
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View StandardsUnderstanding New Jersey Sales Tax
New Jersey's sales tax rate has an interesting recent history. The rate was 7.00% for many years before being reduced to 6.875% in January 2017 and then to 6.625% in January 2018, as part of a tax reform deal that simultaneously raised the state's gas tax. This slight reduction brought New Jersey's rate more in line with neighboring states, though the 6.625% rate is still one of the higher single-state rates in the Northeast. One notable exception: Urban Enterprise Zones (UEZs) in designated economically distressed areas allow qualifying businesses to charge half the state rate - 3.3125% - on most purchases, as an economic development incentive.
Why Reverse Calculation Matters in New Jersey
New Jersey's Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) program deserves special attention. In designated zones in cities like Newark, Camden, Trenton, and Bridgeton, qualifying retail businesses can charge half the sales tax rate (currently 3.3125%). Shoppers who know about UEZs specifically seek out these locations for major purchases. Reverse calculation in UEZ areas requires using the 3.3125% rate, not the standard 6.625%.
Sales Tax Rates in Major New Jersey Cities (Quick Look)
| City | Total Rate |
|---|---|
| Newark | 6.63% |
| Jersey City | 6.63% |
General Taxability Guidelines
Detailed Tax Rates in Major New Jersey Cities
Detailed Taxability Rules & Exemptions in New Jersey
- Groceries (food and food ingredients) - exempt from New Jersey sales tax
- Prescription drugs - fully exempt
- Non-prescription drugs and certain medical products - exempt
- Clothing and footwear (most items) - exempt from New Jersey sales tax
- Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) purchases - qualifying retailers charge half-rate (3.3125%)
- Sales to qualifying nonprofit, religious, and government organizations
Real-World Reverse Calculation Example
You bought a new television in Jersey City, New Jersey for a total of $706.25, inclusive of the 6.625% state rate.
- Convert rate: 6.625% ÷ 100 = 0.06625
- Add 1: 1 + 0.06625 = 1.06625
- Divide: $706.25 ÷ 1.06625 = $662.44 (pre-tax price)
- Tax: $706.25 − $662.44 = $43.81
- ✓ Original price before tax: $662.44 | New Jersey sales tax: $43.81
New Jersey Sales Tax Compliance & Filing
Official Citations & Sources
- Tax data sourced from the New Jersey Division of Taxation, which administers a 6.625% statewide rate — Urban Enterprise Zones have a reduced rate of 3.3125%.
- Rate and UEZ designations verified through NJ Division of Taxation's 2026 Sales Tax Guide.
- Official Link: N.J. Division of Taxation - Official Website
Frequently Asked Questions - New Jersey Sales Tax
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