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6.00%. The Pennsylvania state sales tax rate is 6%, and the average PA sales tax after local surtaxes is 6.34%. Counties and cities in Pennsylvania are allowed to charge an additional local sales tax on top of the regular Pennsylvania state sales tax (such as Philadelphia County, which charges an additional 2%).
You may collect the sales tax on only the taxable items if all three of the following rules are met: 1  the taxable and nontaxable items may be purchased separately, 2  the charges for the items are separately stated on your bill or invoice, and. 3  the charges are reasonable in relation to the total charge.