Combined sales tax rate
8%
Monroe County (reporting code 2611); City of Rochester
What makes up the rate
- State4%
- County4%
Sales tax calculator
Tax $8.00 · Total $108.00
Good to know
- City of Rochester has no separate city rate in Pub 718; Monroe County rate applies.
- Not in the MCTD.
- Clothing/footwear under $110 per item is fully exempt in Monroe County (Pub 718-C).
- Pub 718 (2/25) is the current edition; Pub 718-A (12/25) and DTF locality rate change notices list no rate change after March 1, 2025.
Rochester vs nearby cities
- Rochester8%
- Niagara Falls8%
- Syracuse8%
- Albany8%
- Yonkers8.875%
- White Plains8.375%
- Staten Island8.875%
- North Hempstead8.625%
- Huntington8.75%
- Hempstead8.625%
- Oyster Bay8.625%
Other Local City Network guides in the same state, nearest first.
Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Rochester?
8% for most purchases, effective March 1, 2025, per the NYS Dept. of Taxation and Finance, Publication 718 (2/25), Sales and Use Tax Rates by Jurisdiction, effective March 1, 2025.
What makes up the Rochester sales tax?
State 4%, County 4%.
How much tax is on a $100 purchase in Rochester?
$8.00 on a $100 purchase, for a total of $108.00.
Where does this rate come from?
NYS Dept. of Taxation and Finance, Publication 718 (2/25), Sales and Use Tax Rates by Jurisdiction, effective March 1, 2025. Rates can differ at some addresses (special districts) and for some items; check the official source for a specific address.
Source: NYS Dept. of Taxation and Finance, Publication 718 (2/25), Sales and Use Tax Rates by Jurisdiction, effective March 1, 2025, effective March 1, 2025; checked 2026-11-07. Not tax advice.