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Northampton County, PA Sales Tax Rate. The current total local sales tax rate in Northampton County, PA is 6.000%. The December 2015 total local sales tax rate was also 6.000%. US Sales Tax Rates | PA Rates | Sales Tax Calculator | Sales Tax Table. Follow @SaleTaxCom.
The Virginia state sales tax rate is 5.3%, and the average VA sales tax after local surtaxes is 5.63%. Virginia recently raised the state sales tax from 5% to 6.5%. Counties and cities in Virginia are allowed to charge an additional 1% local sales tax on top of the Virginia state sales tax. Fresh produce and groceries are taxed at a reduced rate of 2.5%, and all medicines as well as stamps and gasoline are exempt from the general sales tax.