Mississippi Sales Tax Calculator 2026
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The Mississippi state sales tax is 7%, and the average shopper pays 7.06% once local taxes are added. Calculate the tax on any purchase, or work backwards from a receipt total.
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Sales tax on $100.00 at 7.06% is $7.06, for a total of $107.06.
Total with tax
$107.06
at 7.06% combined rate
- Sales tax
- $7.06
- Pre-tax price
- $100.00
- State rate
- 7%
- Avg. local rate
- 0.06%
- max 1%
Mississippi sales tax explained
Mississippi charges a 7% state sales tax. Cities, counties, and special districts add their own rates, up to 1% more, so the combined rate depends on where the sale happens. Weighted by population, the average combined rate is 7.06%, ranking #24 of the 50 states and D.C.
Mississippi taxes groceries at a reduced 5% rate plus local taxes.
- Mississippi cut its grocery tax from 7% to 5% on July 1, 2025.
Quick reference at 7.06%
| Price | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.77 | $26.77 |
| $100.00 | $7.06 | $107.06 |
| $500.00 | $35.30 | $535.30 |
| $1,500.00 | $105.90 | $1,605.90 |
| $30,000.00 | $2,118.00 | $32,118.00 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Mississippi?
The Mississippi state sales tax rate is 7%. Local rates add up to 1%, and the average shopper pays a combined 7.06%. That ranks Mississippi #24 of 51 for average combined rate.
Are groceries taxed in Mississippi?
Mississippi taxes groceries at a reduced 5% rate plus local taxes.
How much is sales tax on a $30,000 car in Mississippi?
At the average combined rate of 7.06%, tax on a $30,000 purchase would be about $2,118. Many states tax vehicles differently: some apply only the state rate, cap the tax, or allow a trade-in credit. Check the Mississippi motor vehicle agency for the exact rule.
How do I back out sales tax from a total?
Switch on "I know the total" above, or divide the total by 1 plus the rate. For example, a $108.25 receipt at 8.25% is $100.00 before tax.
Data sources & last verified
Last verified
- Tax Foundation, 2026 Sales Tax Rates, Midyear Update (state and average local rates as of July 1, 2026) (opens in new tab) Retrieved · effective July 1, 2026
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