The sales tax rate in Mesa, Arizona is 8.3%. That is made up of the 5.6% Arizona state sales tax plus about 2.7% in local city and county taxes. On a $100 purchase you pay $8.30 in sales tax, for a total of $108.30.
When you buy something in Mesa, the price at the register includes a combined sales tax of 8.3%. That figure layers local Mesa city and county taxes of about 2.7% on top of the Arizona state base rate of 5.6%. The exact rate can vary slightly by special taxing district within the city, so always confirm the rate shown at checkout for your specific address.
To work out the tax on any purchase, multiply the price by 8.3%. A few quick examples for Mesa:
| Purchase price | Sales tax (8.3%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $20 | $1.66 | $21.66 |
| $50 | $4.15 | $54.15 |
| $100 | $8.30 | $108.30 |
| $500 | $41.50 | $541.50 |
| $1,000 | $83.00 | $1,083.00 |
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The combined sales tax rate in Mesa, AZ is 8.3%, which includes the 5.6% Arizona state rate and about 2.7% in local taxes.
Multiply the price by 8.3% (i.e. by 0.0830). For example, a $50 item has $4.15 of sales tax, for a total of $54.15.
Divide the tax-inclusive total by 1.0830. The result is the pre-tax price and the remainder is the 8.3% tax.
No. Arizona charges a 5.6% state rate, and Mesa adds local taxes on top for a 8.3% combined rate.