Kettering, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Kettering? Because it is located in Montgomery County, the combined sales tax rate is 7.50%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Kettering's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Montgomery County & transit1.75%
- Total you pay7.50%
Kettering sits in Montgomery County, so its combined rate is 7.50% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 1.75% in Montgomery County and transit tax. Because Ohio sources sales tax to the delivery destination, anything shipped to Kettering is taxed at 7.50%, and in-store purchases use the same rate — so a $50.00 taxable item runs $53.75 out the door. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they stay untaxed in Kettering no matter the local rate.
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Kettering sales tax by purchase amount
| Purchase | Sales Tax (7.50%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.08 | $1.08 |
| $5.00 | $0.38 | $5.38 |
| $10.00 | $0.75 | $10.75 |
| $25.00 | $1.88 | $26.88 |
| $50.00 | $3.75 | $53.75 |
| $100.00 | $7.50 | $107.50 |
| $500.00 | $37.50 | $537.50 |
| $1,000.00 | $75.00 | $1,075.00 |
Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they carry $0 tax in Kettering. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 7.50%.
Kettering sales tax FAQ
The combined sales tax rate in Kettering is 7.50% in 2026. This is based on its location in Montgomery County, which adds a 1.75% county and transit portion to Ohio's 5.75% state base rate.
At 7.50%, sales tax on a $100 taxable purchase in Kettering is $7.50, for a total of $107.50.
No. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from Ohio sales tax statewide, so they are not taxed in Kettering. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 7.50%.
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