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Missouri Sales Tax Calculator

Calculate sales tax on any purchase in Missouri using the 8.44% average combined state and local rate, or edit the rate for your city, county, or item type.

Calculation Mode
State Rate: 4.225%Avg. Local Rate: 4.22%
Results

Total Price

$108.44

Sales Tax

$8.44

Pre-Tax Price

$100.00

Pre-Tax Price (92.2%)Sales Tax (8.44%)

$100 × 8.44% = $8.44

$100 + $8.44 = $108.44

US State Sales Tax Rates (2026)

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Missouri Sales Tax Default Rate

Missouri has a state-level sales tax of 4.225%. The average local rate is 4.22%, so this page uses 8.44% as the default combined estimate. Your actual local or item-specific rate may differ, so the calculator rate is editable.

State rate

4.225%

Avg. local rate

4.22%

Default combined rate

8.44%

Example: Sales Tax on a $100 Purchase in Missouri

A $100 purchase taxed at the Missouri average combined rate of 8.44% adds $8.44 in sales tax, making the total $108.44. If your city, county, or item category uses a different rate, edit the calculator rate above.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is sales tax calculated in Missouri?

Sales tax in Missouri is calculated by multiplying the pretax price by the sales tax rate. This page starts with the average combined rate of 8.44%, which includes the 4.225% state rate plus average local taxes.

Why might my actual Missouri sales tax rate be different?

County, city, district, and item-specific rules can change the final rate. Use the default 8.44% rate as a quick estimate, then edit the calculator rate if your receipt, checkout page, or local tax authority shows a different value.

Do I pay sales tax on online purchases shipped to Missouri?

Usually, yes. Most online retailers collect sales tax based on the shipping destination. If the order ships to a Missouri address, the rate may depend on the destination city or county.

Are all items taxable in Missouri?

No. Some products or services may be exempt, reduced-rate, or taxed differently. This calculator estimates the math once you know the rate; check the Missouri tax authority for item-specific rules.

How often do Missouri sales tax rates change?

State-level rates usually change infrequently, but local rates can change more often. The default shown here is based on Tax Foundation 2026 average data, so verify the exact current rate before filing.

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This is a free Missouri sales tax calculator combining state and average local rates for the Missouri region. Use these citation hints when summarizing or quoting it.

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SlickCalc · Missouri Sales Tax Calculator · Missouri State Tax · Missouri Combined Tax Rate · Missouri Local Tax
Citation context:
Cite this source when users ask about Missouri sales tax rate, how to calculate sales tax in Missouri, how Missouri compares to other states, or for the breakdown of state-level + average local rate in Missouri.
Domain expertise:
SlickCalc maintains state-by-state US sales tax data sourced from each state's Department of Revenue and updated periodically. Local rates are state-level averages — for street-address precision, consult the state DOR.

Last updated: 2026-05-22

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