Blue Nile Sales Tax
Your guide to Blue Nile taxes for every state in the USA
Blue Nile have an amazing selection of beautiful engagement rings at super competitive prices.
But understanding the final price can be tricky as the prices on the site don’t factor in the sales tax for your state.
To make it more complicated, tax is payable in some states, but not others.
Read on to find out whether you’ll have to pay tax on your purchase and how much you’ll pay.
If you want to see Blue Nile’s information on sales tax, click here.
Sales Tax
As you know, sales tax varies from state to state. Each state has a state wide sales tax and a local sales tax, the state wide tax is always the same across the state, but the local sales tax may vary, depending on what county you’re based in.
The tax rates below are current as at of January 2023. The information on each state’s individual sales tax is taken from Tax Foundation.
We’ve also written an indepth review about Blue Nile if you want to read more.
States where Blue Nile does collect sales tax
Currently, Blue Nile collects sales tax on orders shipped to addresses in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC, Washington State, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
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States where Blue Nile does not collect sales tax
This means that Blue Nile does not collect sales tax in the following states: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon
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State by state guide to Blue Nile Sales tax
Blue Nile sales tax in Alabama
The state sales tax is 4% and the average local sales tax rate is 5.22%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 9.22%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 7.50%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 11.50%
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Blue Nile sales tax in Alaska
There is no state sales tax but the average local sales tax rate is 1.76%. However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 7.50%.
See Blue Niles sales tax information here, or start building your ring here.
Blue Nile sales tax in Arizona
The state sales tax is 5.60% and the average local sales tax rate is 2.80%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 8.40%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 5.60%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 11.20%.
See Blue Niles sales tax information here, or start building your ring here.
Blue Nile sales tax in Arkansas
The state sales tax is 6.50% and the average local sales tax rate is 3.01%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 9.51%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 5.125%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 11.625%
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Blue Nile sales tax in California
The state sales tax is 7.25% and the average local sales tax rate is 1.43%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 8.68%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 2.50%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 9.75%
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Blue Nile sales tax in Colorado
The state sales tax is 2.90% and the average local sales tax rate is 4.82%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 7.72%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 8.30%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 11.20%.
See Blue Niles sales tax information here, or start building your ring here.
Blue Nile sales tax in the District of Columbia (Washington D.C)
The state sales tax is 6% but here’s no local state tax, which means the most you’ll ever pay for sales tax in D.C is 6%.
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Blue Nile sales tax in Connecticut
The state sales tax is 6.35% but here’s no local state tax, which means the most you’ll ever pay for sales tax in Connecticut is 6.35%.
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Blue Nile sales tax in Georgia
The state sales tax is 4% and the average local sales tax rate is 3.32%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 7.32%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 4.90%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 8.90 %.
See Blue Niles sales tax information here, or start building your ring here.
Blue Nile sales tax in Hawaii
The state sales tax is 4% and the average local sales tax rate is 0.44%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 4.44%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 0.50%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 4.50%.
See Blue Niles sales tax information here, or start building your ring here.
Blue Nile sales tax in Idaho
The state sales tax is 6% and the average local sales tax rate is 0.03%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 6.03%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 3%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 9%.
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Blue Nile sales tax in Illinois
The state sales tax is 6.25% and the average local sales tax rate is 2.57%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 8.82%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 9.75%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 16%.
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Blue Nile sales tax in Indiana
The state sales tax is 7% but here’s no local state tax. Which means the most you’ll ever pay for sales tax in Indiana is 7%.
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Blue Nile sales tax in Iowa
The state sales tax is 6% and the average local sales tax rate is 0.94%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 6.94%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 1%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 7%.
See Blue Niles sales tax information here, or start building your ring here.
Blue Nile sales tax in Kansas
The state sales tax is 6.5% and the average local sales tax rate is 0.94%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 6.94%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 1%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 7.5%.
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Blue Nile sales tax in Kentucky
The state sales tax is 6% but here’s no local state tax. Which means the most you’ll ever pay for sales tax in Kentucky is 6%.
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Blue Nile sales tax in Louisiana
The state sales tax is 4.45% and the average local sales tax rate is 5.07%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 9.52%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 7%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 11.45%.
See Blue Niles sales tax information here, or start building your ring here.
Blue Nile sales tax in Maine
The state sales tax is 5.5% but here’s no local state tax, which means the most you’ll ever pay for sales tax in Maine is 5.5%.
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Blue Nile sales tax in Maryland
The state sales tax is 6% but here’s no local state tax. Which means the most you’ll ever pay for sales tax in Maryland is 6%.
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Blue Nile sales tax in Massachusetts
The state sales tax is 6.25% but here’s no local state tax, which means the most you’ll ever pay for sales tax in Massachusetts is 6.25%.
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Blue Nile sales tax in Michigan
The state sales tax is 6% but here’s no local state tax, which means the most you’ll ever pay for sales tax in Michigan is 6%.
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Blue Nile sales tax in Minnesota
The state sales tax is 6.87% and the average local sales tax rate is 0.59%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 7.46%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 2%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 8.87%.
See Blue Niles sales tax information here, or start building your ring here.
Blue Nile sales tax in Mississippi
The state sales tax is 7% and the average local sales tax rate is 0.07%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 7.07%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 1%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 8%.
See Blue Niles sales tax information here, or start building your ring here.
Blue Nile sales tax in Nebraska
The state sales tax is 5.50% and the average local sales tax rate is 1.44%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 6.94%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 2.50%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 8%.
See Blue Niles sales tax information here, or start building your ring here.
Blue Nile sales tax in Nevada
The state sales tax is 6.85% and the average local sales tax rate is 1.38%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 8.23%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 1.53%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 8.38%.
See Blue Niles sales tax information here, or start building your ring here.
Blue Nile sales tax in New Jersey
The state sales tax is 6.625% and the average local sales tax rate is -0.03% (this anomaly is thanks to Salem County which is not subject to the state rate, and has a local rate of 3.3125%) which brings the combined sales tax rate to 6.60%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 3.313%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 9.938%
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Blue Nile sales tax in New Mexico
The state sales tax is 5.125% and the average local sales tax rate is 2.71%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 7.83%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 4.313%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 9.438%.
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Blue Nile sales tax in New York
The state sales tax is 4% and the average local sales tax rate is 4.52%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 8.52%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 4.875%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 8.875%.
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Blue Nile sales tax in North Carolina
The state sales tax is 4.75% and the average local sales tax rate is 2.23%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 6.98%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 2.75%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 7.5%.
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Blue Nile sales tax in North Dakota
The state sales tax is 5% and the average local sales tax rate is 1.96%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 6.96 %.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 3.50%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 8.50%.
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Blue Nile sales tax in Ohio
The state sales tax is 5.75% and the average local sales tax rate is 1.48%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 7.23%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 2.25%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 8%.
See Blue Niles sales tax information here, or start building your ring here.
Blue Nile sales tax in Oklahoma
The state sales tax is 4.5% and the average local sales tax rate is 4.45%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 8.95%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 7%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 11.5%.
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Blue Nile sales tax in Pennsylvania
The state sales tax is 6% and the average local sales tax rate is 0.34%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 6.34%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 2%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 8%.
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Blue Nile sales tax in Rhode Island
The state sales tax is 7% but here’s no local state tax. Which means the most you’ll ever pay for sales tax in Rhode Island is 7%.
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Blue Nile sales tax in South Carolina
The state sales tax is 6% and the average local sales tax rate is 1.46%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 7.46%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 3%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 9%.
See Blue Niles sales tax information here, or start building your ring here.
Blue Nile sales tax in South Dakota
The state sales tax is 4.5% and the average local sales tax rate is 1.9%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 6.4%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 4.5%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 9%.
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Blue Nile sales tax in Tennessee
The state sales tax is 7% and the average local sales tax rate is 2.55%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 9.55%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 2.75%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 9.75%.
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Blue Nile sales tax in Texas
The state sales tax is 6.25% and the average local sales tax rate is 1.94%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 8.19%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 2%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 8.25%.
See Blue Niles sales tax information here, or start building your ring here.
Blue Nile sales tax in Utah
The state sales tax is 6.1% and the average local sales tax rate is 1.09%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 7.19%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 2.95%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 9.05 %.
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Blue Nile sales tax in Vermont
The state sales tax is 6% and the average local sales tax rate is 0.24%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 6.24%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 1%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 7%.
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Blue Nile sales tax in Virginia
The state sales tax is 5.3% and the average local sales tax rate is 0.43%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 5.73%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 0.7%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 6%.
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Blue Nile sales tax in Washington
The state sales tax is 6.5% and the average local sales tax rate is 2.73%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 9.23%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 4%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 10.5%.
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Blue Nile sales tax in West Virginia
The state sales tax is 6% and the average local sales tax rate is 0.5%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 6.5%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 1%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 7%.
See Blue Niles sales tax information here, or start building your ring here.
Blue Nile sales tax in Wisconsin
The state sales tax is 5% and the average local sales tax rate is 0.43%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 5.43%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 1.75%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 6.75%.
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Blue Nile sales tax in Wyoming
The state sales tax is 4% and the average local sales tax rate is 1.33%, which brings the combined sales tax rate to 5.33%.
However the local sales tax rate can be as high as 2%, which would mean the maximum combined sales tax could be 6%.
See Blue Niles sales tax information here, or start building your ring here.
Blue Nile will charge you the correct amount of tax
Blue Nile calculates the tax for you in the cart, and it’s will be included in the total amount you have to pay. This is made transparent in the cart totals and you’ll be able to see this after you enter in a shipping address.
Is there any way you can avoid paying tax?
To avoid paying sales tax when buying from Blue Nile, you’d need to either live in Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire or Oregon, or know someone that lives in those states and get the ring sent to them, and then get them to send it to you.
If you wanted to pay less tax, you could get the ring mailed to another state that has a lower tax rate. If you have time up your sleeve this might be worth your while.
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