Roseville Sales Tax Rate
7.75% combined in Roseville, Placer County · California's #33 city by population
The sales tax rate in Roseville is 7.75% as of October 14, 2026. That is the 7.25% statewide base plus 0.50% in local district taxes.
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Where the 7.75% comes from
Every California sale starts at the 7.25% statewide base. Placer County voters and agencies have added 0 district taxes that apply in every city in the county, and Roseville adds 1 of its own. Each line below is from CDTFA's district tax list.
| Tax | Applies in | In effect since | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| State sales and use tax | All of California | — | 6.00% |
| Local sales tax (Bradley-Burns): 1% for city or county operations, 0.25% for county transportation | All of California | — | 1.25% |
| City of Roseville Transactions and Use Tax | Roseville only | April 2019 | 0.50% |
| Combined rate in Roseville | 7.75% |
Sales tax on common purchases in Roseville
| Price before tax | Tax at 7.75% | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $7.75 | $107.75 |
| $500.00 | $38.75 | $538.75 |
| $1,000.00 | $77.50 | $1,077.50 |
| $2,500.00 | $193.75 | $2,693.75 |
| $35,000.00 (car registered in Roseville) | $2,712.50 | $37,712.50 |
Groceries (most food for home consumption) and prescription medicine are exempt from California sales tax, so these rates apply to taxable goods such as clothing, electronics, furniture, restaurant meals and vehicles.
How Roseville compares
Roseville's 7.75% is the 80th-highest rate among California's 100 largest cities (shared with 17 others). Across the 6 cities in Placer County, rates run from 7.25% (Auburn, Colfax, Lincoln and 1 more) to 7.75% (Roseville). Unincorporated areas pay 7.25%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Roseville, California?
Roseville's combined sales tax rate is 7.75% as of October 14, 2026: the 7.25% statewide base plus 0.50% in district taxes.
Does Roseville have its own city sales tax?
Yes. Roseville adds 0.50% on top of the county rate through City of Roseville Transactions and Use Tax (0.50%). That city portion applies only inside the city limits.
What is the sales tax on a car bought in Roseville?
For a vehicle, the district tax follows the address where the car is registered, not where the dealer is. Registered at a Roseville address, a car is taxed at 7.75%: $2,712.50 on a $35,000 purchase.
How does Roseville's rate compare with the rest of Placer County?
Rates in Placer County's cities run from 7.25% to 7.75% (Roseville). Roseville is at 7.75%. Unincorporated areas of the county pay 7.25%.
Is the rate the same at every address in Roseville?
Almost always. CDTFA's rate applies across the city limits, but a mailing address can say Roseville while the property sits in an unincorporated area or a neighboring city. Check a specific address with CDTFA's online rate lookup.
Sources
- CDTFA California City & County Sales & Use Tax Rates (combined rate for each quarter)
- CDTFA-105, District Taxes, Rates, and Effective Dates and Explanation of Tax Rate Changes (each district tax)
- CDTFA rate lookup by address
Educational information only. Rates are copied from CDTFA's published tables and change on the first day of a calendar quarter when new district taxes start or old ones end. Confirm the rate for a specific address with CDTFA before filing a return.