Toledo, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Toledo? Because it is located in Lucas County, the combined sales tax rate is 7.75%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Toledo's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Lucas County & transit2.00%
- Total you pay7.75%
Toledo sits in Lucas County, so its combined rate is 7.75% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 2.00% in Lucas County and transit tax. Because Ohio sources sales tax to the delivery destination, anything shipped to Toledo is taxed at 7.75%, and in-store purchases use the same rate — so a $50.00 taxable item runs $53.87 out the door. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they stay untaxed in Toledo no matter the local rate.
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Toledo sales tax by purchase amount
| Purchase | Sales Tax (7.75%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.08 | $1.08 |
| $5.00 | $0.39 | $5.39 |
| $10.00 | $0.78 | $10.77 |
| $25.00 | $1.94 | $26.94 |
| $50.00 | $3.88 | $53.87 |
| $100.00 | $7.75 | $107.75 |
| $500.00 | $38.75 | $538.75 |
| $1,000.00 | $77.50 | $1,077.50 |
Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they carry $0 tax in Toledo. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 7.75%.
Toledo sales tax FAQ
The combined sales tax rate in Toledo is 7.75% in 2026. This is based on its location in Lucas County, which adds a 2.00% county and transit portion to Ohio's 5.75% state base rate.
At 7.75%, sales tax on a $100 taxable purchase in Toledo is $7.75, for a total of $107.75.
No. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from Ohio sales tax statewide, so they are not taxed in Toledo. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 7.75%.
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