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Missouri sales tax calculator (United States): calculate sales tax and total price

Missouri sales tax calculator
Estimate MO sales/use tax with local rates, grocery reductions, tax-included pricing, and delivery rules.
For accuracy, use the Missouri DOR rate lookup for your address. Local rates can change quarterly.
Results
Taxable base0,00 US$
Sales tax0,00 US$
Effective combined rate6.725%
Total0,00 US$
General taxable goods use the combined sales/use rate for the applicable location.
Rounding: tax is rounded to 2 decimals (cents). Receipts may differ due to line-level rounding or special item rates.

Examples

Typical taxable purchase (sales tax, tax not included)
Amount $100.00, combined rate 6.725% → tax $6.73, total $106.73.
Qualifying groceries (tax included, reduced rate)
Tax-included $103.73, grocery rate 3.725% → base $100.00, tax $3.73.
This calculator estimates Missouri sales tax (or use tax) and your final total for common purchases. It’s for shoppers and small sellers who need a quick, accurate estimate using state + local rates. You’ll need: price, item type (general vs qualifying groceries), and location rate (best: the official Missouri DOR rate lookup). Missouri’s state sales and use tax rate is 4.225%. Qualifying groceries are taxed at a reduced 1.225% state rate (3.0 percentage points lower). Local taxes still apply, and local rates vary by city, county, and special districts. Rates can change quarterly. Missouri distinguishes sales tax vs use tax based on where the sale is made and where the goods are delivered or used. Delivery charges are generally excluded from taxable gross receipts if they are usual, customary, and separately stated on the invoice. Validity: Verified January 28, 2026 using Missouri DOR guidance and statutes. Informational estimate only; for legal/accounting use, follow your receipt/invoice and local guidance.

FAQs

What is the Missouri state sales tax rate?

4.225% at the state level (local taxes may add more).

What’s the Missouri state rate on qualifying groceries?

1.225% state rate for qualifying food (3% less than the general state rate), plus local taxes.

Do local taxes depend on where I live or where I buy?

Often, for sales tax, local tax follows the seller’s place of business; for use tax, it follows where the item is first delivered in Missouri.

Sales tax vs use tax — which one applies to online purchases?

DOR explains sales tax applies to Missouri sellers, while vendor’s use tax applies to out-of-state sellers shipping into Missouri when title passes in Missouri.

Can the sales tax rate differ from the use tax rate in the same area?

Yes. Local jurisdictions may adopt local sales tax and local use tax differently, so totals can differ.

Are delivery/shipping charges taxable in Missouri?

Separately stated usual and customary delivery charges are excluded from taxable gross receipts.

What if my receipt says tax included—how do I find the tax amount?

Divide the tax-included total by (1 + rate) to get the base; tax is the difference.

Why doesn’t my calculated tax match my receipt by a cent or two?

Receipts may round per line item, apply special item rates, or treat delivery/fees differently; local rates can change quarterly.

Where do I find the correct local rate for my exact address?

Use the Missouri DOR rate lookup portal, which returns rates for addresses and special item rates like food.

Are prescription drugs taxable?

Many prescription-drug transactions are exempt under Missouri law; confirm your item and invoice type.

Note: This calculator provides an estimate. Rates can vary by region and change over time. It is not tax advice.

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