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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%).
Generally, food sold at food stores is taxable when sold under any of the following conditions: 1  it is sold heated; 2  it is sold for consumption on the premises; or. 3  it has been prepared by the seller and is ready to be eaten, whether for on premises or off premises consumption.