State and local rate guide

Arizona Reverse Sales Tax Calculator

Arizona's 5.6% state sales tax combines with an average 2.94% local rate, producing a 8.54% population-weighted average. Enter a receipt total below to separate its pre-tax price from the included tax.

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Rate averages as of July 1, 2026. Source: Tax Foundation.

State rate5.6%

Avg. local rate+2.94%

Average combined8.54%

National rank#10

Calculate in seconds

Enter the total you paid and the tax rate

Total Amount (with tax)

The final price you paid

Sales Tax Rate (%)

Arizona average combined rate

Reverse-tax formula

Divide the total by 1.0854

This removes the 8.54% average combined rate without incorrectly subtracting the percentage from the final total.

Original price = Total paid / 1.0854

What the numbers mean

Using the right Arizona rate

Choose the right Arizona rate

Use 8.54% for a statewide estimate. For an actual purchase, the combined city, county, and district rate on the receipt is more accurate than either the 5.6% base rate or the statewide average.

Where Arizona sits nationally

With an average combined rate of 8.54%, Arizona ranks #10 from highest to lowest, placing it among the ten highest of the national range.

Arizona-specific note

Arizona calls its sales tax system the Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT). The tax is imposed on sellers, though it commonly appears in the final price paid by customers.

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Worked examples

Arizona reverse sales tax examples

These examples start with the final amount paid and calculate backward to the original price. Each row uses the 8.54% statewide average.

Total paid	Rate used	Original price	Included tax
$50.00	8.54%	$46.07	$3.93
$100.00	8.54%	$92.13	$7.87
$250.00	8.54%	$230.33	$19.67
$500.00	8.54%	$460.66	$39.34

Local rate shortcuts

Major Arizona city calculators

The covered cities range from 8.05% in Scottsdale to 8.7% in Tucson. That 0.65-point spread can noticeably change the pre-tax result.

Phoenix8.6%Open city calculator Tucson8.7%Open city calculator Mesa8.3%Open city calculator Scottsdale8.05%Open city calculator

Rate breakdown

Arizona state and average local rates

Rate component	2026 rate	How to use it
Arizona state rate	5.6%	Background rate before local adjustments
Avg. local rate	+2.94%	Population-weighted statewide estimate
Average combined rate	8.54%	Best fallback when the exact receipt rate is unknown

State and average local rates are from Tax Foundation: State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026. City, county, district, and product-specific rates can differ.

Questions answered

Arizona Sales Tax Questions

What sales tax rate should I use for Arizona?

Use the exact combined rate from the receipt when possible. The 8.54% population-weighted average is best used as an estimate when the local rate is unknown.

How do I remove Arizona sales tax from a total?

Divide the tax-inclusive total by 1.0854. The result is the original price before the 8.54% average combined tax was added.

Does Arizona have local sales taxes?

Arizona's population-weighted local rate is 2.94%. Actual city, county, and district rates can be higher or lower than that average.

Is the 8.54% Arizona rate exact for every purchase?

No. It is a statewide population-weighted average as of July 1, 2026. Use the purchase location and official Arizona Department of Revenue guidance when accuracy is required.

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