Mississippi Sales Tax Calculator 2026 – Rate 7.06% (State 7.00%)
Calculate sales tax in Mississippi instantly. The Mississippi state sales tax rate is 7.00%; with the average local (city and county) rate of 0.06% added, the typical combined rate is 7.06% (2026 figures). Enter a price below to see the tax and total.
Mississippi Sales Tax Calculator
State rate 7.00% + average local 0.06% = 7.06%
Rates from Tax Foundation 2026 data. Your exact city or county rate may differ – use the custom rate box with the rate on a local receipt.
Mississippi sales tax rate in 2026
The statewide rate is 7.00%. Local governments add an average of 0.06%, for an average combined rate of 7.06%. Mississippi has the joint-highest state rate (7%) but almost no local sales taxes, so most of the state pays a flat 7%.
How to calculate Mississippi sales tax
Sales tax = price × (rate ÷ 100). On a $100 purchase at the 7.06% average combined rate, the tax is $7.06 and the total is $107.06. To find the pre-tax price from a total, divide the total by (1 + rate ÷ 100).
Mississippi sales tax examples
| Price | State tax (7.00%) | Avg. combined tax (7.06%) | Total (combined) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.70 | $0.71 | $10.71 |
| $25 | $1.75 | $1.77 | $26.77 |
| $50 | $3.50 | $3.53 | $53.53 |
| $100 | $7.00 | $7.06 | $107.06 |
| $250 | $17.50 | $17.65 | $267.65 |
| $500 | $35.00 | $35.30 | $535.30 |
| $1,000 | $70.00 | $70.60 | $1,070.60 |
| $5,000 | $350.00 | $353.00 | $5,353.00 |
What is exempt from sales tax in Mississippi?
Mississippi is one of the few states that taxes groceries at the full state rate; prescription drugs are exempt. Rules change, so confirm with the Mississippi Department of Revenue before relying on an exemption.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay Mississippi sales tax on online orders? Yes – retailers that ship to Mississippi generally must collect tax at the rate for your delivery address. Is there sales tax on cars in Mississippi? Vehicle purchases are taxed, often under separate rules and rates; use our auto loan calculator to include it in your payment. Need another state? Use the all-states sales tax calculator.
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