Delaware, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Delaware? Because it is located in Delaware County, the combined sales tax rate is 7.00%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Delaware's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Delaware County & transit1.25%
- Total you pay7.00%
Delaware sits in Delaware County, so its combined rate is 7.00% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 1.25% in Delaware County and transit tax. Because Ohio sources sales tax to the delivery destination, anything shipped to Delaware is taxed at 7.00%, and in-store purchases use the same rate — so a $50.00 taxable item runs $53.50 out the door. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they stay untaxed in Delaware no matter the local rate.
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Delaware sales tax by purchase amount
| Purchase | Sales Tax (7.00%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.07 | $1.07 |
| $5.00 | $0.35 | $5.35 |
| $10.00 | $0.70 | $10.70 |
| $25.00 | $1.75 | $26.75 |
| $50.00 | $3.50 | $53.50 |
| $100.00 | $7.00 | $107.00 |
| $500.00 | $35.00 | $535.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $70.00 | $1,070.00 |
Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they carry $0 tax in Delaware. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 7.00%.
Delaware sales tax FAQ
The combined sales tax rate in Delaware is 7.00% in 2026. This is based on its location in Delaware County, which adds a 1.25% county and transit portion to Ohio's 5.75% state base rate.
At 7.00%, sales tax on a $100 taxable purchase in Delaware is $7.00, for a total of $107.00.
No. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from Ohio sales tax statewide, so they are not taxed in Delaware. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 7.00%.
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