Missouri · Sales Tax
The Missouri state sales tax rate is 4.225%. On a $100 purchase, the tax is $4.22, for a total of $104.22.
| Missouri Sales Tax | Rate | On $100 | On $1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| State base rate | 4.225% | $4.22 | $42.25 |
| Maximum combined | 11.988% | $11.99 | $119.88 |
| Pre-tax from $108.50 total | — | ÷1.0422 |
The state base sales tax rate in Missouri is 4.225%. Kansas City 9.975%; Saint Louis city 9.679%. The maximum combined rate (state plus highest local) reaches 11.988%.
Multiply the pre-tax price by 0.0422 (the decimal form of 4.225%). For example, a $250 purchase has a Missouri state sales tax of $10.56, for a total of $260.56. To reverse-calculate: if you have the total and want the pre-tax price, divide the total by 1.0422.
Food and grocery tax rules vary by state. In Missouri, the standard rate of 4.225% applies, though some states exempt grocery staples. Check the Missouri Department of Revenue for specific grocery exemption rules.
The Missouri state rate of 4.225% is below the national median of approximately 6.0%. Combined with local rates, the effective rate in Missouri ranges from 4.225% to 11.988%.