Missouri Sales Tax Calculator

How sales tax works in Missouri

Missouri charges a statewide base sales tax of 4.225%. Missouri levies a 4.225% state sales tax (comprising 3% general revenue, 1% education, and 0.225% conservation and parks components). Counties and cities impose additional local sales taxes. Some areas also have Community Improvement District (CID) or Transportation Development District (TDD) overlays. Food and groceries are taxed at a reduced 1.225% state rate (the 3% general component does not apply to food). Choose your county 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 Kansas City (Jackson County), at the 8.975% combined rate (4.225% state + 4.75% local):

1. Combined rate = 4.225% + 4.75% = 8.975%.
2. Sales tax = 250 x 0.0897 = $22.44.
3. Total = 250 + 22.44 = $272.44.

What is taxed in Missouri

Missouri taxes food and groceries at a reduced state rate of 1.225% (the 3% general state sales tax does not apply to most food for home consumption; the 1% education and 0.225% conservation/parks components still apply). Local sales taxes generally still apply to food purchases. Candy, soft drinks, and prepared food are taxed at the full rate.

Source: Missouri Department of Revenue.

Missouri sales tax rates by county

Combined rates (4.225% state plus local), sourced from the Missouri Department of Revenue and verified Jun 12, 2026. For an exact rate by address use the official Missouri Department of Revenue rate lookup; local rates can vary within a county and change over time.