The sales tax rate in Phoenix, Arizona is 8.6%. That is made up of the 5.6% Arizona state sales tax plus about 3% in local city and county taxes. On a $100 purchase you pay $8.60 in sales tax, for a total of $108.60.
When you buy something in Phoenix, the price at the register includes a combined sales tax of 8.6%. That figure layers local Phoenix city and county taxes of about 3% 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 8.6%. A few quick examples for Phoenix:
| Purchase price | Sales tax (8.6%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $20 | $1.72 | $21.72 |
| $50 | $4.30 | $54.30 |
| $100 | $8.60 | $108.60 |
| $500 | $43.00 | $543.00 |
| $1,000 | $86.00 | $1,086.00 |
Compare Phoenix with the rest of the state on the Arizona sales tax page, or see every state on the sales tax by state hub. To work out your true out-the-door price after a discount, pair this with the discount calculator.
The combined sales tax rate in Phoenix, AZ is 8.6%, which includes the 5.6% Arizona state rate and about 3% in local taxes.
Multiply the price by 8.6% (i.e. by 0.0860). For example, a $50 item has $4.30 of sales tax, for a total of $54.30.
Divide the tax-inclusive total by 1.0860. The result is the pre-tax price and the remainder is the 8.6% tax.
No. Arizona charges a 5.6% state rate, and Phoenix adds local taxes on top for a 8.6% combined rate.