what is the nc sales tax rate
The North Carolina state sales tax rate is 4.75%, and the average NC sales tax after local surtaxes is 6.9%. Counties and cities in North Carolina are allowed to charge an additional local sales tax on top of the North Carolina state sales tax. 92 out of the 100 counties in North Carolina collect a local surtax of 2%. Most groceries are taxed at a reduced rate of 2% (excluding things like candy and soft drinks).