Mississippi Sales Tax Calculator
Mississippi sales tax applies to most retail sales of tangible goods and some services. This calculator shows the combined state and local sales tax rate for any location in Mississippi and lets you work out the tax on a given purchase price or reverse-calculate the pre-tax amount from a total. Select your county or city to load the exact local rate on top of the Mississippi statewide base rate, then enter any purchase amount to see the tax and total immediately. Rates and jurisdictions are sourced from Mississippi Department of Revenue and reflect current Mississippi law. Sales tax in Mississippi applies at the point of sale for most tangible personal property; groceries, prescription drugs, and other categories may be exempt or taxed at a reduced rate depending on state law. Use the calculator to compare totals across different jurisdictions, or to verify a receipt. The combined rate shown is the rate applicable at a specific location and accounts for any special district taxes layered on top of the county or municipal rate.
Mississippi's state sales tax base rate is 7%. In Jackson the combined rate is 8%, so $100 of goods has $8.00 in sales tax, for a total of $108.00. Pick your city below for the exact combined rate.
How sales tax works in Mississippi
Mississippi charges a statewide base sales tax of 7%. A 7% state sales tax applies to general retail sales statewide; groceries are taxed at a reduced 5% rate from 1 July 2025. Choose your city above to load its sourced combined rate, or switch to Remove tax to work back from a tax-inclusive total. Your result updates the page link, so you can copy a permalink to any calculation.
sales tax = pre-tax price x (state rate + local rate) / 100
total = pre-tax price + sales tax
Worked example
A $250.00 purchase in Jackson, at the 8% combined rate (7% state + 1% local):
- Combined rate = 7% + 1% = 8%.
- Sales tax = 250 x 0.0800 = $20.00.
- Total = 250 + 20.00 = $270.00.
What is taxed in Mississippi
| Groceries | Reduced / partial |
|---|---|
| Prescription drugs | Exempt |
| Clothing | Taxable |
Groceries (food eligible for SNAP) are taxed at a reduced 5% rate from 1 July 2025, down from 7% (House Bill 1, 2025 session).
Source: Mississippi Department of Revenue.
Mississippi sales tax rates by city
Combined rates (7% state plus local), sourced from the Mississippi Department of Revenue and verified Jun 11, 2026. For an exact rate by address use the official Mississippi Department of Revenue rate lookup; local rates can vary within a city and change over time.
| City | County | Combined rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | Hinds | 8% | Mississippi Department of Revenue |
| Biloxi | Harrison | 10% | Mississippi Department of Revenue |
Mississippi sales tax: frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Mississippi?
Mississippi's statewide base rate is 7%. Mississippi's general statewide rate is 7%. A small number of cities impose additional taxes on specific categories (prepared food, hotels); the general retail rate is uniform statewide.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Jackson?
At Jackson's combined rate of 8%, sales tax on $100 is $8.00, for a total of $108.00. Enter your own amount above for an exact figure.
Are groceries taxed in Mississippi?
Groceries (food eligible for SNAP) are taxed at a reduced 5% rate from 1 July 2025, down from 7% (House Bill 1, 2025 session).
How do I remove sales tax from a total in Mississippi?
Switch the calculator to Remove tax and enter the tax-inclusive total. It divides by 1 plus the combined rate to find the pre-tax price, then shows the tax.
Do Mississippi cities add a local sales tax on shopping?
No. Mississippi has no general local sales tax on retail goods, so the rate is 7% statewide. Some cities such as Jackson and Tupelo levy tourism or infrastructure taxes, but these apply to hotels and restaurants rather than ordinary purchases.
How are groceries taxed in Mississippi?
Groceries are taxed at a reduced 5% rate as of 1 July 2025 (down from 7%). Prescription drugs are exempt, while general merchandise and clothing are taxed at 7%.
Official sources
- State base rate (7%): Mississippi Department of Revenue, as at Jun 11, 2026.
- Local combined rates: Mississippi Department of Revenue, as at Jun 11, 2026.
- Address-level lookup: Mississippi Department of Revenue rate lookup.
Reviewed by the CalculatorHub team, edited by James Graham, 11 June 2026. See our methodology. General information, not financial or tax advice.