Sales Taxes in Virginia
Virginia currently has a 3.5 % state sales tax, plus an option for counties and cities to add an additional 1% local tax. Whenever you buy something (other than for resale), you pay the tax.
In November, 2002, Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads will vote on adding an additional .5% sales tax (except for food and medicine) to finance transportation projects in those regions.
Virginia Taxes
Geography of Virginia