what is nc sales tax
The North Carolina state sales tax rate is 4.75% , and the average NC sales tax after local surtaxes is 6.9% 1  . Prescription Drugs are exempt from the North Carolina sales tax. 2  Counties and cities can charge an additional local sales tax of up to 2.75%, for a maximum possible combined sales tax of 7.5%.
North Carolina does not allow local jurisdictions like cities or counties to collect a local sales tax. The North Carolina state sales tax of 4.75% is applicable statewide. You can view the sales tax rates for various cities in North Carolina here.