Westerville, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Westerville? Because it is located in Franklin County, the combined sales tax rate is 8.00%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Westerville's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Franklin County & transit2.25%
- Total you pay8.00%
Westerville sits in Franklin County, so its combined rate is 8.00% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 2.25% in Franklin County and transit tax. Because Ohio sources sales tax to the delivery destination, anything shipped to Westerville is taxed at 8.00%, and in-store purchases use the same rate — so a $50.00 taxable item runs $54.00 out the door. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they stay untaxed in Westerville no matter the local rate.
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Westerville sales tax by purchase amount
| Purchase | Sales Tax (8.00%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.08 | $1.08 |
| $5.00 | $0.40 | $5.40 |
| $10.00 | $0.80 | $10.80 |
| $25.00 | $2.00 | $27.00 |
| $50.00 | $4.00 | $54.00 |
| $100.00 | $8.00 | $108.00 |
| $500.00 | $40.00 | $540.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $80.00 | $1,080.00 |
Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they carry $0 tax in Westerville. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 8.00%.
Westerville sales tax FAQ
The combined sales tax rate in Westerville is 8.00% in 2026. This is based on its location in Franklin County, which adds a 2.25% county and transit portion to Ohio's 5.75% state base rate.
At 8.00%, sales tax on a $100 taxable purchase in Westerville is $8.00, for a total of $108.00.
No. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from Ohio sales tax statewide, so they are not taxed in Westerville. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 8.00%.
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