Canton, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Canton? Because it is located in Stark County, the combined sales tax rate is 6.50%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Canton's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Stark County & transit0.75%
- Total you pay6.50%
Canton sits in Stark County, so its combined rate is 6.50% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 0.75% in Stark County and transit tax. Because Ohio sources sales tax to the delivery destination, anything shipped to Canton is taxed at 6.50%, and in-store purchases use the same rate — so a $50.00 taxable item runs $53.25 out the door. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they stay untaxed in Canton no matter the local rate.
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Canton sales tax by purchase amount
| Purchase | Sales Tax (6.50%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.07 | $1.07 |
| $5.00 | $0.33 | $5.32 |
| $10.00 | $0.65 | $10.65 |
| $25.00 | $1.63 | $26.63 |
| $50.00 | $3.25 | $53.25 |
| $100.00 | $6.50 | $106.50 |
| $500.00 | $32.50 | $532.50 |
| $1,000.00 | $65.00 | $1,065.00 |
Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they carry $0 tax in Canton. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 6.50%.
Canton sales tax FAQ
The combined sales tax rate in Canton is 6.50% in 2026. This is based on its location in Stark County, which adds a 0.75% county and transit portion to Ohio's 5.75% state base rate.
At 6.50%, sales tax on a $100 taxable purchase in Canton is $6.50, for a total of $106.50.
No. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from Ohio sales tax statewide, so they are not taxed in Canton. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 6.50%.
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