Franklin, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Franklin? Because it is located in Warren County, the combined sales tax rate is 6.75%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Franklin's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Warren County & transit1.00%
- Total you pay6.75%
Franklin sits in Warren County, so its combined rate is 6.75% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 1.00% in Warren County and transit tax. Because Ohio sources sales tax to the delivery destination, anything shipped to Franklin is taxed at 6.75%, and in-store purchases use the same rate — so a $50.00 taxable item runs $53.37 out the door. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they stay untaxed in Franklin no matter the local rate.
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Franklin sales tax by purchase amount
| Purchase | Sales Tax (6.75%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.07 | $1.07 |
| $5.00 | $0.34 | $5.34 |
| $10.00 | $0.68 | $10.67 |
| $25.00 | $1.69 | $26.69 |
| $50.00 | $3.38 | $53.37 |
| $100.00 | $6.75 | $106.75 |
| $500.00 | $33.75 | $533.75 |
| $1,000.00 | $67.50 | $1,067.50 |
Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they carry $0 tax in Franklin. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 6.75%.
Franklin sales tax FAQ
The combined sales tax rate in Franklin is 6.75% in 2026. This is based on its location in Warren County, which adds a 1.00% county and transit portion to Ohio's 5.75% state base rate.
At 6.75%, sales tax on a $100 taxable purchase in Franklin is $6.75, for a total of $106.75.
No. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from Ohio sales tax statewide, so they are not taxed in Franklin. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 6.75%.
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