Delaware Sales Tax Calculator 2026
Estimate Delaware checkout tax with official 0% state/local sales tax, lodging tax, short-term rental tax, and retail marijuana tax categories.
Last Updated: May 12, 2026
Enter the pre-tax amount for the selected Delaware transaction category.
Delaware does not impose state or local sales tax on general retail purchases.
State Sales Tax (0.00%)
$0.00
Local Sales Tax (0.00%)
$0.00
Delaware Sales Tax (0.00%)
$0.00
Combined Checkout Rate
0.00%
Total Consumer Tax
$0.00
Total Price
$100.00
Amount vs Delaware Consumer Tax Breakdown
$100.00
Use this for ordinary Delaware retail purchases where no category-specific consumer tax applies. Legal reference: Delaware Division of Revenue exemption certificates guidance.
Seller-Side Gross Receipts Reference
General GRT Range
0.09% - 1.99%
Petroleum Max GRT
2.42%
Gross receipts tax is generally imposed on the seller of goods or services, not shown as a consumer sales-tax line item here.
Official-Source Trace
| Check | Value | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| State sales tax | 0.00% | Delaware DOR states there are no state sales taxes in Delaware. |
| Local sales tax | 0.00% | Delaware DOR states there are no local sales taxes in Delaware. |
| Selected transaction tax | Delaware Sales Tax at 0.00% | Delaware DOR states there are no state or local sales taxes in Delaware, and exemption or reseller certificates are not applicable. |
| Rounding rule | Standard currency rounding | Used for lodging and ordinary no-sales-tax scenarios. |
Sources: Delaware DOR no-sales-tax guidance, gross receipts tax FAQs, and official category sources for lodging and retail marijuana.
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This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Tax laws are complex and change frequently. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice specific to your situation. CalculatorWallah is not responsible for any decisions made based on calculator results.
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How to Use This Calculator
Step 1: Enter the taxable amount
Type the purchase price, lodging rent, short-term rental rent, or marijuana product sales price.
Step 2: Choose the Delaware transaction type
Select ordinary retail, lodging, short-term rental, adult-use marijuana, or medical marijuana with valid registry card.
Step 3: Review the official rate path
Check the state sales tax, local sales tax, category-specific tax, and rounding rule shown in the source trace.
Step 4: Use gross receipts as seller-side context only
Do not add gross receipts tax as a consumer sales-tax line item unless official Delaware guidance for your business says otherwise.
How This Calculator Works
Delaware is a no-sales-tax state for ordinary retail purchases. The calculator therefore starts with 0.00% state sales tax and 0.00% local sales tax.
The tool then applies only the category-specific consumer tax you select. Lodging uses the official 8% public accommodations tax, short-term rentals use the official 4.5% state lodging tax, and adult-use retail marijuana uses the official 15% consumer tax rounded up to the next whole cent.
Seller-side gross receipts tax is shown as context, not as a consumer checkout line. This is important because Delaware DOR explains that gross receipts tax is levied on sellers, while the no-sales-tax rule still applies to ordinary retail sales-tax treatment.
What You Need to Know
Delaware sales tax framework for 2026
The most important Delaware sales-tax fact is still simple: ordinary retail sales tax is 0%. Delaware Division of Revenue states that there are no state or local sales taxes in Delaware, and sales-tax exemption or reseller certificates are not applicable.
| Layer | Rate | How it is used |
|---|---|---|
| State sales tax | 0.00% | Delaware DOR states there are no state sales taxes in Delaware. |
| Local sales tax | 0.00% | Delaware DOR states there are no local sales taxes in Delaware. |
| Modeled consumer-tax range | 0.00% - 15.00% | Range across official category-specific consumer tax options in this calculator. |
| Rate review date | 2026-05-12 | Date this page was checked against official Delaware sources. |
Official category-specific taxes modeled here
“No sales tax” does not mean every Delaware receipt is tax-free. Hotels, motels, tourist homes, short-term rentals, and adult-use retail marijuana have separate official consumer tax rules. The calculator keeps those categories separate so the 0% retail rule is not misapplied to lodging or marijuana transactions.
| Transaction Type | Tax Label | Rate | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Retail Purchase | Delaware Sales Tax | 0.00% | Use this for ordinary Delaware retail purchases where no category-specific consumer tax applies. |
| Hotel / Motel / Tourist Home Lodging | Public Accommodations Tax | 8.00% | Chapter 61 applies to hotel, motel, and tourist-home occupancy, not ordinary retail purchases. |
| Short-Term Rental Lodging | Short-Term Rental Lodging Tax | 4.50% | Enter rent only. Delaware DOR says municipal taxes, linen fees, cleaning fees, insurance fees, security deposits, and other add-on fees are not rent for this tax. |
| Retail Marijuana Product (Adult-Use) | Retail Marijuana Tax | 15.00% | This is not Delaware general sales tax; it is a category-specific consumer tax on retail marijuana products. |
| Medical Marijuana with Valid Registry Card | Retail Marijuana Tax | 0.00% | Use only when the valid medical marijuana registry card exemption is actually provided at purchase. |
Gross receipts tax is not a normal checkout sales tax
Delaware does impose gross receipts tax on sellers of goods or services. DOR states that the tax is based on total gross revenues and varies by business activity. That is different from a consumer sales tax added as a standard line item at checkout.
| Seller-Side Reference | Rate | Planning Context |
|---|---|---|
| General gross receipts tax range | 0.09% - 1.99% | DOR says gross receipts tax is levied on sellers and varies by business activity. |
| Petroleum products possible maximum | 2.42% | DOR lists a higher possible maximum for petroleum products. |
Worked examples
These examples use the same formulas and rounding rules as the calculator.
| Scenario | Rate Path | Estimated Consumer Tax | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $120 general retail purchase | 0.00% state/local sales tax | $0.00 | $120.00 |
| $300 hotel or motel room rent | 8.00% public accommodations tax | $24.00 | $324.00 |
| $600 short-term rental rent | 4.50% short-term rental lodging tax | $27.00 | $627.00 |
| $12.01 adult-use marijuana product | 15.00% rounded up to next cent | $1.81 | $13.82 |
| $75 medical marijuana with valid registry card | 0.00% retail marijuana tax | $0.00 | $75.00 |
Common Delaware mistakes
Mistake one is applying 0% to lodging. Delaware hotel, motel, and tourist-home occupancy uses an 8% public accommodations tax, while qualifying short-term rentals use a 4.5% state lodging tax.
Mistake two is adding gross receipts tax as if it were a consumer sales-tax line. Use the gross receipts range for seller-side business context, not as the ordinary retail checkout tax in this calculator.
Mistake three is forgetting the retail marijuana rounding rule. Delaware DOR says the 15% retail marijuana tax is rounded up to the next whole cent, so the calculator applies that rule for adult-use marijuana products.
When to verify with Delaware DOR
Use this calculator for planning, shopper estimates, travel budgeting, and quick quote checks. Before filing or remitting any tax, confirm licensing, taxability, exemptions, returns, and due dates with official Delaware Division of Revenue guidance.
For nearby-state comparisons, review the Maryland Sales Tax Calculator, Pennsylvania Sales Tax Calculator, and New Jersey Sales Tax Calculator. To browse every state, visit the Sales Tax Calculators hub.
Delaware sales-tax facts to know
These quick facts add local context beyond the standard calculator flow so the page does more than restate a generic state-plus-local formula.
Does Delaware have state or local sales tax in 2026
No. Delaware Division of Revenue states that there are no state or local sales taxes in Delaware, so ordinary retail purchases use a 0.00% sales-tax rate.
Why does this Delaware calculator include tax categories above 0%
Delaware has no general sales tax, but official category-specific consumer taxes can still apply, including hotel/motel/tourist-home lodging tax, short-term rental lodging tax, and retail marijuana tax.
What is Delaware hotel and motel lodging tax
Delaware Title 30 Chapter 61 imposes an 8.00% public accommodations tax on rent for occupancy of a room in a hotel, motel, or tourist home.
Compare Delaware sales tax with nearby states
Compare Delaware sales tax with Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania when you are evaluating border shopping, multi-state pricing, shipping destinations, or relocation costs. The linked calculators below make those Delaware vs. neighbor comparisons easier to run.
Quick compare links: Delaware vs. Maryland sales tax, Delaware vs. New Jersey sales tax, Delaware vs. Pennsylvania sales tax.
| State | Base Rate | Local Range | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 0.00% | 0.00% - 0.00% | Current page |
| Maryland | 6.00% | 0.00% - 0.00% | Open calculator |
| New Jersey | 6.63% | 0.00% - 3.63% | Open calculator |
| Pennsylvania | 6.00% | 0.00% - 2.00% | Open calculator |
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Sources & References
- 1.Delaware DOR - Exemption Certificates(Accessed May 2026)
- 2.Delaware DOR - Learn About Gross Receipts Taxes(Accessed May 2026)
- 3.Delaware DOR - Gross Receipts Tax FAQs(Accessed May 2026)
- 4.Delaware Code - Title 30 Chapter 61 Lodging Tax(Accessed May 2026)
- 5.Delaware Code - Title 30 Chapter 62 Short-Term Rental Lodging Tax(Accessed May 2026)
- 6.Delaware DOR - Short-Term Rental FAQs(Accessed May 2026)
- 7.Delaware DOR - Marijuana Establishments and Retail Tax FAQs(Accessed May 2026)