Mississippi Sales Tax Calculator
Figure basis: Official Mississippi Department of RevenueMississippi 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 starting July 1, 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 starting July 1, 2025, down from 7% (House Bill 1, 2025 session).
Source: Mississippi Department of Revenue.
Sales tax by county in Mississippi
Counties and cities add their own local sales tax on top of the state rate, so the combined rate you actually pay varies across Mississippi. These are the combined rates for all 82 counties we hold data for, split into the state base rate and the local portion. Click a column heading to sort. Rates can differ again within a county where a city or special district adds its own levy, so check the exact address for a large purchase.
| Adams County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Alcorn County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Amite County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Attala County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Benton County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Bolivar County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Calhoun County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Carroll County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Chickasaw County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Choctaw County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Claiborne County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Clarke County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Clay County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Coahoma County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Copiah County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Covington County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| DeSoto County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Forrest County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Franklin County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| George County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Greene County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Grenada County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Hancock County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Harrison County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Hinds County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Holmes County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Humphreys County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Issaquena County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Itawamba County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Jackson County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Jasper County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Jefferson County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Jefferson Davis County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Jones County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Kemper County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Lafayette County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Lamar County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Lauderdale County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Lawrence County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Leake County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Lee County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Leflore County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Lincoln County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Lowndes County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Madison County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Marion County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Marshall County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Monroe County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Montgomery County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Neshoba County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Newton County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Noxubee County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Oktibbeha County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Panola County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Pearl River County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Perry County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Pike County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Pontotoc County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Prentiss County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Quitman County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Rankin County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Scott County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Sharkey County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Simpson County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Smith County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Stone County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Sunflower County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Tallahatchie County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Tate County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Tippah County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Tishomingo County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Tunica County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Union County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Walthall County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Warren County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Washington County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Wayne County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Webster County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Wilkinson County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Winston County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Yalobusha County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Yazoo County | 7% | 0% | 7% |
Source: Mississippi Department of Revenue, as at 2026-06-11. The local rate is the combined rate less the state base rate.
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 |
What makes Mississippi's sales tax unusual
Mississippi runs one of the most centralized sales tax systems in the country. Its 7% statewide rate is among the highest state-level base rates anywhere, yet the figure you pay at a general retail register is almost always exactly 7%, because Mississippi does not layer broad county or city sales taxes on top the way most states do. That single-rate simplicity is the state's defining feature: a shopper in Tupelo and a shopper in the Delta face the same headline rate.
The one recent change worth knowing is groceries. Since July 1, 2025, food that qualifies for SNAP is taxed at a reduced 5% rate rather than 7%, the result of House Bill 1 from the 2025 session. Mississippi had long been one of the last states to tax groceries at the full general rate, so this cut matters for household budgets even though it stops short of a full exemption. Prescription drugs remain exempt, while clothing is fully taxable at 7%.
Where you will see a higher number is prepared food and lodging. Jackson adds a 1% tax on restaurant meals, and Biloxi layers a 3% tourism levy on hotel and motel rooms, pushing those specific bills to 8% and 10%. These are narrow, category-specific charges, not a general local sales tax, so do not expect them on ordinary shopping.
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 starting July 1, 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 July 1, 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.