Arizona Sales Tax Calculator 2026 – Rate 8.54% (State 5.60%)
Calculate sales tax in Arizona instantly. The Arizona state sales tax rate is 5.60%; with the average local (city and county) rate of 2.94% added, the typical combined rate is 8.54% (2026 figures). Enter a price below to see the tax and total.
Arizona Sales Tax Calculator
State rate 5.60% + average local 2.94% = 8.54%
Rates from Tax Foundation 2026 data. Your exact city or county rate may differ – use the custom rate box with the rate on a local receipt.
Arizona sales tax rate in 2026
The statewide rate is 5.60%. Local governments add an average of 2.94%, for an average combined rate of 8.54%. Arizona technically levies a transaction privilege tax (TPT) on sellers rather than a sales tax on buyers, but it is passed on to customers in the same way; Phoenix and Tucson shoppers pay roughly 8.6% to 8.7%.
How to calculate Arizona sales tax
Sales tax = price × (rate ÷ 100). On a $100 purchase at the 8.54% average combined rate, the tax is $8.54 and the total is $108.54. To find the pre-tax price from a total, divide the total by (1 + rate ÷ 100).
Arizona sales tax examples
| Price | State tax (5.60%) | Avg. combined tax (8.54%) | Total (combined) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.56 | $0.85 | $10.85 |
| $25 | $1.40 | $2.14 | $27.13 |
| $50 | $2.80 | $4.27 | $54.27 |
| $100 | $5.60 | $8.54 | $108.54 |
| $250 | $14.00 | $21.35 | $271.35 |
| $500 | $28.00 | $42.70 | $542.70 |
| $1,000 | $56.00 | $85.40 | $1,085.40 |
| $5,000 | $280.00 | $427.00 | $5,427.00 |
What is exempt from sales tax in Arizona?
Groceries are exempt from the state tax, although some cities tax them; prescription drugs are exempt. Rules change, so confirm with the Arizona Department of Revenue before relying on an exemption.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay Arizona sales tax on online orders? Yes – retailers that ship to Arizona generally must collect tax at the rate for your delivery address. Is there sales tax on cars in Arizona? Vehicle purchases are taxed, often under separate rules and rates; use our auto loan calculator to include it in your payment. Need another state? Use the all-states sales tax calculator.
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