Arizona Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
The Arizona sales tax rate is 5.6% at the state level. Adding the 2.92% average local rate gives a combined 8.52%. On a $100 purchase that is about $8.52 in tax, for $108.52 total. Enter any amount below.
What is the Arizona sales tax rate in 2026?
The Arizona state rate is 5.6%. With an average local rate of 2.92%, the combined average is 8.52%.
How much tax on a $100 purchase?
About $8.52 at the combined 8.52% rate. Your $100 item costs roughly $108.52.
Where does Arizona rank nationally?
Arizona ranks #11 of 47 taxing states by combined rate. That is 0.99% above the 7.53% US average.
Are local rates included?
Yes. This calculator uses the state rate plus the population-weighted average local rate. Your exact city or county rate may differ.
How does sales tax work in Arizona?
Arizona charges a 5.6% state sales tax on most retail goods. Many cities and counties add a local tax on top. The population-weighted average local rate is 2.92%.
That brings the typical combined rate to 8.52%. Your real rate depends on the exact city or county. The calculator above uses the state plus average local rate.
What does Arizona sales tax cost on common purchases?
| Purchase | State (5.6%) | Avg local (2.92%) | Total tax | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $5.60 | $2.92 | $8.52 | $108.52 |
| $1,000 | $56.00 | $29.20 | $85.20 | $1,085.20 |
| $30,000 car | $1,680.00 | $876.00 | $2,556.00 | $32,556.00 |
How do you calculate Arizona sales tax by hand?
- Take the pre-tax price of your item.
- Multiply it by the combined rate of 8.52% (5.6% state + 2.92% local).
- Add that tax to the price to get your total.
- To reverse it, divide the total by 1.0852.
How is car and vehicle sales tax handled in Arizona?
Vehicles are generally taxed at the same 8.52% combined rate, applied to the purchase price. A $30,000 car costs about $2,556.00 in tax. Trade-in credits and county rules can change the figure.
How do you remove sales tax from a total (reverse calculation)?
Switch the calculator to reverse mode. It divides the tax-included total by 1.0852 to recover the pre-tax price. This is how you find the base price on a receipt.