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. That is the rate on an in-store purchase in Canton, and the rate an out-of-state or marketplace seller charges on an order delivered here — an Ohio seller shipping from another county charges its own county's rate instead, because Ohio sources intrastate sales to the vendor. 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. Compare this against every other Ohio county rate.
Canton has a population of about 71,885, making it the 8th largest of the 61 Ohio cities tracked here. It sits in Stark County, and its 18 ZIP codes all fall inside that county, so every address in Canton is taxed at 6.50%.
Canton ZIP codes at 6.50%
- 44701
- 44702
- 44703
- 44704
- 44705
- 44706
- 44707
- 44708
- 44709
- 44710
- 44711
- 44714
- 44718
- 44721
Showing 14 of 18 Canton ZIP codes. All carry the same 6.50% rate.
How Canton compares to nearby cities
| City | Distance | County | Rate | vs Canton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | — | Stark | 6.50% | — |
| Massillon | 7.5 mi | Stark | 6.50% | same |
| Alliance | 16.4 mi | Stark | 6.50% | same |
| Barberton | 18.9 mi | Summit | 6.75% | +0.25% |
| Akron | 20.9 mi | Summit | 6.75% | +0.25% |
Every nearby city charges the same as Canton or more — Barberton in Summit County is 0.25% higher. Crossing a county line to shop will not save you tax here.
Calculate tax in Canton
Calculate Ohio Sales Tax
Ohio · 2026 tax year · all 88 countiesCalculate total cost and exact Ohio state + county tax on your pre-tax purchase.
An official 2026 estimate based on Ohio Department of Taxation rate schedules (R.C. 5739.02). Actual checkout receipts round intermediate fractions per R.C. 5739.025.
Canton sales tax by purchase amount
| Purchase | Sales Tax (6.50%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.07 | $1.07 |
| $5.00 | $0.33 | $5.33 |
| $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
Statutory guidance reconciled against official Ohio Department of Taxation regulations, county permissive levies, and R.C. 5739 sourcing rules.
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%.
Canton covers 18 ZIP codes (44701, 44702, 44703, 44704, 44705, 44706 and more), and all of them fall in Stark County, so every one is taxed at 6.50%. A ZIP can straddle a county line, so for a specific street address confirm with Ohio's own address lookup.
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