Missouri Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Missouri state sales tax is 4.225%. Use the calculator for instant estimates—free, no signup. For your city's combined rate, pick a city below.

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Purchase Price

Enter the price before tax.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for Missouri.

Effective Tax Rate: 4.220%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00

Sales Tax$4.22

Total Price$104.23

Rate Breakdown

State4.225%

County0.000%

City0.000%

Special District0.000%

Base combined4.220%

Total4.220%

Calculator inputs stay on your device (local processing).

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Get the exact combined sales tax rate for your city. Select a city below or use the search.

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How This Calculator Works

Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
Optionally adjust county, city, and special (transit) rates if you know your local breakdown.
Tax = Price × (Total Rate / 100); total = Price + Tax.

Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using the combined rate:

Total Rate: State + County + City + Special (e.g. Metro transit)
Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
Total Price: Price + Tax

Missouri Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Missouri's statewide sales tax rate is 4.225% in 2026. Cities, counties, and transit districts add local rates—combined rates run from 4.225% to about 9.7%. St. Louis is ~9.7%, Kansas City and Springfield vary. Use the calculator above for instant estimates or our city pages for exact combined rates—free, no signup.

Missouri Sales Tax Structure (2026)

Missouri has a 4.225% state sales tax. Cities, counties, and transit districts (e.g. Metro in St. Louis) impose additional rates, so combined rates vary widely.

State rate: 4.225%
County/city/transit add-ons: vary by locality (St. Louis area up to ~5.5% local)
Typical combined rate: 4.225% to 9.7% (St. Louis ~9.7%)

Sales Tax Rates for Major Missouri Areas

Use city pages for the most accurate combined rate and a full breakdown.

Area	Example combined rate	Calculator
St. Louis (city + county)	9.7%	St. Louis Sales Tax Calculator
Kansas City	8.85%	—
Springfield	8.1%	—

How to Find Your Exact Missouri Sales Tax Rate

Combined rates vary by city, county, and transit district. Use the calculator above with your known local rates, or look up your rate by address on the Missouri Department of Revenue Sales Tax Rates. For St. Louis: St. Louis Sales Tax Calculator, or browse Missouri tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the Missouri state sales tax rate in 2026?

Missouri has a 4.225% statewide sales tax rate. Cities, counties, and transit districts add local rates; combined rates typically range from 4.225% to 9.7% (St. Louis area ~9.7%).

Q:Is Missouri sales tax the same in every city?

No. The state rate is 4.225% everywhere, but cities, counties, and transit districts impose additional rates, so the combined rate varies by location.

Q:Are groceries taxed in Missouri?

Most unprepared food for home consumption is exempt from Missouri sales tax. Prepared food, candy, and certain items may be taxable.

Q:How do I look up Missouri sales tax by address?

Use the Missouri Department of Revenue Sales Tax Rate lookup by address. This calculator lets you enter known local rates for a quick estimate.