Mississippi Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax in Mississippi. 7% state rate + 0.07% average local tax = 7.07% combined rate. Free calculator with city-specific rates and exemption details.
State Rate
7%
Avg Local
0.07%
Combined
7.07%
Highest Rate
8%
Average local rate pre-filled. Adjust for your city.
Sales Tax Rates in Major Mississippi Cities
| City | Combined Rate |
|---|---|
| Jackson | 8% |
| Gulfport | 7% |
| Hattiesburg | 7% |
| Southaven | 7% |
Quick Reference — Mississippi at 7.07% Combined Rate
| Purchase | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.71 | $10.71 |
| $25.00 | $1.77 | $26.77 |
| $50.00 | $3.54 | $53.53 |
| $100.00 | $7.07 | $107.07 |
| $250.00 | $17.68 | $267.68 |
| $500.00 | $35.35 | $535.35 |
| $1,000.00 | $70.70 | $1070.70 |
| $5,000.00 | $353.50 | $5353.50 |
Mississippi Sales Tax Guide (2026)
Mississippi taxes groceries at the full 7% rate, one of the highest grocery tax rates in the country. There are minimal local additions. Manufacturing machinery and equipment are exempt.
Tax Exemptions in Mississippi
- Groceries: Full rate
- Clothing: Taxed
- Prescription drugs: Exempt in Mississippi
How Mississippi Sales Tax Works
In Mississippi, the total sales tax you pay is the sum of the 7% state rate plus any local taxes imposed by your city or county. Local rates vary, with the average being 0.07% for a combined rate of 7.07%. The highest combined rate in Mississippi is 8% (Jackson).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Mississippi?
Mississippi has a 7% state sales tax rate. With average local taxes of 0.07%, the combined rate is 7.07%. Mississippi taxes groceries at the full 7% rate, one of the highest grocery tax rates in the country. There are minimal local additions. Manufacturing machinery and equipment are exempt.
Are groceries taxed in Mississippi?
Groceries in Mississippi are full rate. Unlike most states, Mississippi taxes groceries at the full sales tax rate.
Is clothing taxed in Mississippi?
Clothing in Mississippi is taxed. Standard sales tax rates apply to clothing purchases.
What is the highest sales tax rate in Mississippi?
The highest combined rate in Mississippi is 8% (Jackson). Rates vary by city and county due to local tax additions.
What are sales tax rates in major Mississippi cities?
Jackson (8%), Gulfport (7%), Hattiesburg (7%), Southaven (7%).
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Sales Tax in Other States
Alaska (1.76%)
Alabama (9.24%)
Arkansas (9.44%)
Arizona (8.37%)
California (8.82%)
Colorado (7.77%)
Connecticut (6.35%)
Delaware (0%)
Florida (7.01%)
Georgia (7.29%)
Hawaii (4.44%)
Iowa (6.94%)
Idaho (6.03%)
Illinois (8.74%)
Indiana (7%)
Kansas (8.69%)
Kentucky (6%)
Louisiana (9.55%)
Massachusetts (6.25%)
Maryland (6%)
Maine (5.5%)
Michigan (6%)
Minnesota (7.455%)
Missouri (8.285%)
Montana (0%)
North Carolina (6.97%)
North Dakota (6.96%)
Nebraska (6.94%)
New Hampshire (0%)
New Jersey (6.625%)
New Mexico (7.565%)
Nevada (8.23%)
New York (8.52%)
Ohio (7.23%)
Oklahoma (8.94%)
Oregon (0%)
Pennsylvania (6.34%)
Rhode Island (7%)
South Carolina (7.43%)
South Dakota (6.4%)
Tennessee (9.548%)
Texas (8.19%)
Utah (7.19%)
Virginia (5.75%)
Vermont (6.18%)
Washington (9.29%)
Wisconsin (5.44%)
West Virginia (6.39%)
Wyoming (5.36%)