Sales Tax in Dayton, Minnesota in 2025

We'll walk you through how the sales tax rate is determined for Dayton and address some common questions you may have. We'll also cover how to collect, audit, and remit sales tax in Dayton.

Plus, we’ll share the best solution that will ensure you are always compliant across the entire sales tax lifecycle.

Disclaimer: Our sales tax data is updated on a quarterly basis. 

Dayton Sales Tax Rate 2025

Dayton is located in Minnesota, United States. Its minimum sales tax rate is 7.38%, and its maximum sales tax rate is 8.53%. These rates include local and state sales tax rates.

Here is how the Dayton sales tax rates breaks down:

Tax Jurisdiction	Min. Rate	Max. Rate
State Tax	6.88%	6.88%
County Tax	0.00%	0.15%
Special Tax	0.50%	1.50%
Combined Rate	7.38%	8.53%

Sales Tax Rates in Dayton by Zip Codes and Districts

Below are the sales tax rates in Dayton broken down by districts and zip codes:

District	Zip Codes	Combined Sales Tax Rate
WRIGHT COUNTY TRANSIT	55327, 55374	7.38%
HENNEPIN COUNTY|HENNEPIN COUNTY TRANSIT|METRO AREA HOUSING|METRO AREA TRANSPORTATION	55369, 55311, 55316, 55330, 55327, 55303, 55374	8.53%

County Sales Tax in Dayton

Dayton overlaps with 2 counties in Minnesota. Below, you can see the county sales tax rates for each one:

County	Sales Tax Rate
Wright County	0.00%
Hennepin County	0.15%

How Does the Dayton Sales Tax Compare to the Rest of Minnesota?

Dayton’s minimum sales tax rate (7.38%) is only 0.50% higher than the lowest rate in Minnesota, which is 6.88% in Ashby, among other places. It is 2.50% lower than Minnesota’s highest sales tax rate, which stands at 9.88% in cities such as St. Paul.

Dayton’s maximum sales tax rate (8.53%) is 1.65% higher than the state's lowest rate and 1.35% lower than the highest rate.

To give you a better idea, here’s a comparison of Dayton sales tax rates with a few other cities in Minnesota:

City	Sales Tax Rates
Ashby	6.88%
Dayton	7.38%-8.53%
Bethel	8.13%
Watertown	8.38%
Maple Grove	9.03%
St. Paul	9.88%

You can also compare the sales tax rate of Dayton against the Minnesota cities closest in population size:

• Detroit Lakes's sales tax rate is 7.38%
• Arden Hills's sales tax rate is 8.38%

What Creates Sales Tax Nexus in Dayton?

Dayton has the same sales tax nexus rules as Minnesota. It doesn’t have any special rules specifically for Dayton.

Read More: Check out this detailed guide on Sales Tax in Minnesota.

You have a sales tax nexus in Dayton if you meet any of the following factors:

• Physical presence: Businesses that sell or lease property in Minnesota, such as offices, healthcare facilities, distribution centers, etc.
• Representatives: Companies with employees, representatives, salespersons, and independent contractors in Minnesota.
• Delivery: Businesses that deliver tangible personal property into Minnesota in their own vehicles.
• Economic nexus: Companies with more than 200 retail sales shipped to Minnesota or that make more than $100,000 in retail sales shipped to Minnesota.

Note: If you’re a remote seller and don’t meet these thresholds, you’ll be eligible for the Small Seller Exception.  

Learn more about sales tax nexus and when you’re required to collect sales tax.

What Products Are Exempt from Dayton Sales Tax?

Dayton doesn't have any special exemptions and follows the same sales tax rules as Minnesota.

The items exempt from sales tax in Dayton are:

• Clothing, like formal wear, sandals, karate uniforms, and more.
• Food, like baking powder, cereals, dairy products, and more.
• Medicines, acne medications, antihistamines, burn drugs, and more.
• Secure firearm storage units.
• Barbershop services, like hair cutting, spa, hair removal, and more.

Who Needs a Sales Permit in Dayton?

You’ll need to sales tax permit in Dayton if you meet these two requirements:

• You have a sales tax nexus in Minnesota
• You sell taxable products or services in Minnesota

You can create an account and register online via the Business Tax Registration website. 

How to Collect Sales Tax in Dayton

Dayton uses destination-based sales tax sourcing for all businesses located outside and inside the state. This means that if you sell to a customer in Dayton, you must apply the sales tax rate based on the buyer’s shipping address.

Learn more about origin-based and destination-based sales tax sourcing here.

How to File and Pay Sales Tax in Dayton

You can file Dayton sales tax returns using the following methods:

• File and pay online: File online at MN e-services as Minnesota requires online filing. 
• Or, let Zamp handle your Minnesota sales tax filing and remittance so you never have to look at a sales tax return again!