St. Louis Sales Tax Calculator 2026

St. Louis sales tax is ~9.7% (state + city + county + Metro). Instant estimate—free, no signup.

Inputs

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Purchase Price

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Results

Sales tax breakdown for St. Louis, Missouri.

Effective Tax Rate: 9.730%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00

Sales Tax$9.73

Total Price$109.73

Rate Breakdown

State4.225%

County1.500%

City3.500%

Special District0.500%

Base combined9.730%

Total9.730%

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How This Calculator Works

Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
The calculator applies St. Louis's ~9.7% combined rate (state + city + county + Metro).
Tax amount and total price update instantly.

Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using St. Louis's ~9.7% combined rate:

Total Rate: State (4.225%) + County + City + Metro (~9.7%)
Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
Total Price: Price + Tax

St. Louis, Missouri Sales Tax Calculator 2026

St. Louis's combined sales tax rate in 2026 is about 9.7%: 4.225% Missouri state, St. Louis city and county rates, plus Metro (transit) tax. Use the calculator above for an instant tax and total on any purchase—free, no signup.

What is the Sales Tax Rate in St. Louis, Missouri?

In 2026, the combined sales tax rate in St. Louis (city and St. Louis County) is approximately 9.7%:

Missouri state sales tax: 4.225%
St. Louis city/county: 4.5% (city + county combined)
Metro (transit) district: 0.5%
Total combined rate: ~9.7%

Exact rate can vary by address within the metro area. Check the Missouri DOR for your specific location.

Is St. Louis Sales Tax High?

St. Louis's ~9.7% combined rate is among the highest in the U.S., comparable to Chicago and Seattle (10%+). NYC is 8.875%, Houston 8.25%, Miami 7%. Missouri exempts most groceries from sales tax.

Exemptions and Official Sources

Groceries: most unprepared food for home consumption is exempt.
Prescription drugs: generally tax-exempt.

For official rules and rate lookup, see the Missouri Department of Revenue Sales Tax. More tools: Missouri Sales Tax Calculator, Missouri tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the sales tax rate in St. Louis, Missouri?

St. Louis's combined sales tax rate in 2026 is approximately 9.7%: 4.225% Missouri state plus St. Louis city/county and Metro (transit) district rates.

Q:What is the sales tax on a car in St. Louis?

Motor vehicle sales in Missouri are generally subject to the same combined rate (~9.7% in St. Louis) plus any applicable fees. Check Missouri DOR and DOR for current rules.

Q:Are groceries taxed in St. Louis?

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