What is the sales tax rate in Westminster?

9.25% — the California state rate of 7.25% plus 2% in local tax in effect in Westminster, as published by the CDTFA for rates effective July 1, 2026.

How much is sales tax on $100 in Westminster?

$9.25, so $100 comes to $109.25 at the register.

Is the Westminster rate the same for every ZIP code?

Not necessarily. Sales tax follows city, county and district boundaries, not ZIP codes, and a ZIP can cross a boundary. For one exact address, the CDTFA's own lookup at maps.cdtfa.ca.gov is the final word.

Does the rate apply to everything I buy?

No. California exempts some categories — most groceries and prescription medicines among them — and a few items carry extra fees on top. This calculator applies the general rate to a taxable amount.

7.25% state + 2% local

Westminster sales tax calculator

The combined sales tax rate in Westminster, Orange County is 9.25%, effective July 1, 2026.

Price before tax

Local taxes

Westminster local taxes 2%

From the state's published table for this place — added to the state rate.

California state rate: 7.25% · local rates are added on top

Total to pay

$109.25

$9.25 of tax at 9.25%

Price before tax: $100.00
California state tax: $7.25
Local tax: $2.00
Total: $109.25

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Sales tax on common amounts in Westminster

At 9.25%, split into the state and local portions.

Price	State tax	Local tax	Total tax	You pay
$10.00	$0.73	$0.20	$0.93	$10.93
$25.00	$1.81	$0.50	$2.31	$27.31
$50.00	$3.63	$1.00	$4.63	$54.63
$100.00	$7.25	$2.00	$9.25	$109.25
$500.00	$36.25	$10.00	$46.25	$546.25
$1,000.00	$72.50	$20.00	$92.50	$1,092.50

Other places in Orange County

Each line is the CDTFA's combined rate for that jurisdiction.

Aliso Viejo 7.75%

Anaheim 7.75%

Brea 7.75%

Buena Park 8.75%

Costa Mesa 7.75%

Cypress 7.75%

Dana Point 7.75%

Fountain Valley 8.75%

Fullerton 7.75%

Garden Grove 8.75%

Huntington Beach 7.75%

Irvine 7.75%

La Habra 8.75%La Palma 8.75%

Laguna Beach 7.75%

Laguna Hills 7.75%

Laguna Niguel 7.75%

Laguna Woods 7.75%

Lake Forest 7.75%

Los Alamitos 9.25%

Mission Viejo 7.75%

Newport Beach 7.75%

Orange 7.75%

Placentia 8.75%

Rancho Santa Margarita 7.75%

San Clemente 7.75%

San Juan Capistrano 7.75%

Santa Ana 9.25%Seal Beach 9.25%Stanton 8.75%

Tustin 7.75%

Villa Park 7.75%

Yorba Linda 7.75%

Frequently asked

What is the sales tax rate in Westminster?: 9.25% — the California state rate of 7.25% plus 2% in local tax in effect in Westminster, as published by the CDTFA for rates effective July 1, 2026.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Westminster?: $9.25, so $100 comes to $109.25 at the register.
Is the Westminster rate the same for every ZIP code?: Not necessarily. Sales tax follows city, county and district boundaries, not ZIP codes, and a ZIP can cross a boundary. For one exact address, the CDTFA's own lookup at maps.cdtfa.ca.gov is the final word.
Does the rate apply to everything I buy?: No. California exempts some categories — most groceries and prescription medicines among them — and a few items carry extra fees on top. This calculator applies the general rate to a taxable amount.

Source for this rate

Rates effective July 1, 2026; table opened 2026-08-26. Rates follow jurisdiction boundaries, not ZIP codes. Estimates only — not tax advice, and not affiliated with the CDTFA.

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