Arizona sales tax calculator (United States): calculate sales tax and total price

Arizona sales tax calculator

Estimate Arizona TPT with state + local rates, tax-included pricing, groceries, delivery, and big-ticket rules.

Common scenarios (presets)

Price (USD)USD

Enter the item subtotal (before discounts), without tax unless you choose tax-included.

Does the price already include tax?

Choose Yes if you want to back out the tax.

Location presetItem type

Delivery/shipping amount (USD)

Separately stated delivery is generally not taxable in Arizona.

Separately stated delivery charge?

If separately stated, delivery is generally not taxable.

Advanced options

Enter rates as components

Use state, county, city, and special district components for precision.

Local big-ticket reduced city rate

Example: Goodyear reduces the city rate for a single retail item ≥ $5,000.

Results

Pre-tax taxable base0,00 US$

State tax0,00 US$

County tax0,00 US$

City tax0,00 US$

Special district tax0,00 US$

Total tax0,00 US$

Total amount due0,00 US$

Effective rate8.6%

Estimate only. Receipts may differ due to line-by-line rounding or local tax charts.

Examples

Typical taxable purchase (Phoenix, tax excluded)

Price $100.00, rate 8.6% → tax $8.60, total $108.60.

Tax included price (Scottsdale, retail)

Total $216.00, rate 8.00% → base $200.00, tax $16.00.

Estimate Arizona "sales tax" (Transaction Privilege Tax, TPT) for everyday purchases by applying the state rate plus county/city rates for your location, and converting between tax-excluded and tax-included prices. You’ll need the price, your city/ZIP (or tax rate), and whether the item is taxable or exempt. Arizona’s sales tax system is called TPT. It’s legally imposed on the seller, but commonly passed to the buyer at checkout. To estimate what you’ll pay, you need the price, whether the price already includes tax, and the combined rate for where the item is sold or delivered (state + county + city, sometimes special districts). Groceries (food for home consumption) are exempt at the state level, but city treatment varies. Separately stated delivery charges are generally not taxable. Some cities have special big-ticket rules, such as Goodyear reducing the city portion for a single retail item ≥ $5,000. Verified January 28, 2026 (Europe/Madrid). Informational estimate only; always rely on your invoice and local rules for legal/filing purposes.

FAQs

Is Arizona sales tax the same as TPT?

Arizona’s system is called Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT). It’s legally imposed on the seller, but usually passed to the buyer at checkout.

What’s the Arizona state rate I should start from?

A common baseline for retail is 5.6%, then you add county and city rates for your location.

Do groceries have sales tax in Arizona?

State law exempts food for home consumption, but city treatment varies—some cities tax groceries, others set a 0% rate.

Why does my city have a different grocery rate than regular retail?

Cities can adopt different local rates or category rules; some list a separate grocery rate.

How do I calculate tax if the sticker price already includes tax?

Divide by (1 + rate) to get the pre-tax base, then subtract to get the tax.

Is shipping/delivery taxable in Arizona?

If delivery is separately stated on the invoice, it’s generally not taxable under Arizona rule R15-5-133.

Why might my tax be a few cents different than this calculator?

Receipts may round tax per line item, use published tax charts, or apply local special rules.

What if I’m buying online and shipping to Arizona?

Tax typically applies where the property is delivered; sellers registered in Arizona may collect it, otherwise use tax can apply.

How do exemptions work (resale or exempt buyer)?

You generally need to provide an exemption certificate (e.g., Arizona Form 5000 concept) to document why tax isn’t charged.

Does every city have big-ticket reduced rates?

No—this is city-specific. Example: Goodyear reduces the city rate for a single retail item ≥ $5,000.

Note: This calculator provides an estimate. Rates can vary by region and change over time. It is not tax advice.

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Sources

Arizona Department of Revenue — Transaction Privilege Tax
https://azdor.gov/transaction-privilege-tax
Arizona Department of Revenue · Arizona, United States · Accessed: 2026-01-28
Overview of TPT and retail classification context.
City of Phoenix — Combined tax rate charts (effective Jan 1, 2026)
https://www.phoenix.gov/finance/transaction-privilege-tax
City of Phoenix · Phoenix, Arizona · Accessed: 2026-01-28
Phoenix combined rate charts and effective dates.
City of Scottsdale — TPT rates
https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/finance/transaction-privilege-tax
City of Scottsdale · Scottsdale, Arizona · Accessed: 2026-01-28
City rate breakdown and local tax categories.
City of Tempe — Transaction Privilege Tax rates
https://www.tempe.gov/government/finance-and-technology/transaction-privilege-tax
City of Tempe · Tempe, Arizona · Accessed: 2026-01-28
City rates including food for home consumption category.
City of Goodyear — TPT and special big-ticket rule
https://www.goodyearaz.gov/government/departments/finance/transaction-privilege-tax
City of Goodyear · Goodyear, Arizona · Accessed: 2026-01-28
Local rates and single-item big-ticket reduction example.
Tucson Code of Ordinances — Retail food for home consumption
https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az
City of Tucson · Tucson, Arizona · Accessed: 2026-01-28
Local ordinance showing 0% city rate for food for home consumption.
Arizona Administrative Code R15-5-133 — Delivery charges
https://apps.azsos.gov/public_services/Title_15/15-05.pdf
Arizona Secretary of State · Arizona, United States · Accessed: 2026-01-28
Separately stated delivery charges generally not taxable.
University of Arizona Finance — TPT overview
https://financialservices.arizona.edu/transaction-privilege-tax
University of Arizona · Arizona, United States · Accessed: 2026-01-28
Plain-language overview of TPT, exemptions, and shipping notes.

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