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title: "Arkansas Sales Tax Calculator (9.48% Average Rate) | TaxWren"
description: "Arkansas's state sales tax rate is 6.5%. With local taxes averaging 2.98% (up to 6.13%), the typical combined rate is 9.48%, ranked 4 of 51. Add or remove Arkansas sales tax from any amount. Rates as of July 1, 2026."
url: https://taxwren.com/sales-tax-calculator/arkansas
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2026 tax year · updated Oct 10, 2026

# Arkansas sales tax calculator

Arkansas's state sales tax rate is 6.5%. With local taxes averaging 2.98% (up to 6.13%), the typical combined rate is 9.48%, ranked 4 of 51.

Total with tax

$109.48

Combined rate 9.48%

- Price before tax: $100.00
- State sales tax (6.5%): $6.50
- Local sales tax (2.98%): $2.98
- Total sales tax: $9.48

Rates as of July 1, 2026 from the Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates. Some items (often groceries or medicine) are taxed differently; check your state's rules.

## Arkansas sales tax on common amounts

At the average combined rate of 9.48%.

| Price | Sales tax | Total |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $10.00 | $0.95 | $10.95 |
| $50.00 | $4.74 | $54.74 |
| $100.00 | $9.48 | $109.48 |
| $500.00 | $47.40 | $547.40 |
| $1,000.00 | $94.80 | $1,094.80 |
| $5,000.00 | $474.02 | $5,474.02 |

## Arkansas vs. neighboring states

| State | State rate | Avg. local | Combined |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Louisiana](/sales-tax-calculator/louisiana) | 5% | 5.13% | 10.13% |
| [Tennessee](/sales-tax-calculator/tennessee) | 7% | 2.61% | 9.61% |
| Arkansas | 6.5% | 2.98% | 9.48% |
| [Oklahoma](/sales-tax-calculator/oklahoma) | 4.5% | 4.56% | 9.06% |
| [Missouri](/sales-tax-calculator/missouri) | 4.23% | 4.22% | 8.44% |
| [Texas](/sales-tax-calculator/texas) | 6.25% | 1.95% | 8.2% |
| [Mississippi](/sales-tax-calculator/mississippi) | 7% | 0.06% | 7.06% |

Rates as of July 1, 2026: [Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates](https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/2026-sales-tax-rates-midyear/). Local rates vary by city and county; check with the [Arkansas revenue department](https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov) for an exact address.

## Arkansas sales tax FAQ

### What is the sales tax rate in Arkansas?

Arkansas's state sales tax rate is 6.5%. With local taxes averaging 2.98% (up to 6.13%), the typical combined rate is 9.48%, ranked 4 of 51.

### How much is the sales tax on $100 in Arkansas?

About $9.48 at the average combined rate of 9.48%, so $100 becomes $109.48. Your city's rate may be higher or lower.

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