Sales tax United States · Rates as of 1 July 2026
Mississippi Sales Tax Rate (2026)
Mississippi sales tax is 7% statewide; with city and county taxes the average combined rate is 7.06%. Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
Mississippi sales tax calculator
Your exact rate depends on the city and county of the sale; enter it above if you know it.
How Mississippi sales tax works
Mississippi has one of the highest state rates (7%) but very little local sales tax.
To calculate it, multiply the price by the rate: tax = price × 7.06 ÷ 100. A $40 purchase at the average combined rate carries $2.82 tax, for $42.82 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.0706.
Mississippi sales tax on common amounts
| Price | Tax at 7% (state) | Tax at 7.06% | Total at 7.06% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.70 | $0.71 | $10.71 |
| $25.00 | $1.75 | $1.77 | $26.77 |
| $50.00 | $3.50 | $3.53 | $53.53 |
| $100.00 | $7.00 | $7.06 | $107.06 |
| $250.00 | $17.50 | $17.65 | $267.65 |
| $500.00 | $35.00 | $35.30 | $535.30 |
| $1,000.00 | $70.00 | $70.60 | $1,070.60 |
Mississippi vs neighbouring states
| State | State rate | Avg. combined | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 7% | 7.06% | $7.06 |
| Louisiana | 5% | 10.13% | $10.13 |
| Arkansas | 6.5% | 9.48% | $9.48 |
| Tennessee | 7% | 9.61% | $9.61 |
| Alabama | 4% | 9.46% | $9.46 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Mississippi?
The Mississippi state sales tax rate is 7%. Local taxes add an average of 0.06%, for an average combined rate of 7.06%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Mississippi?
At the state rate, $7.00 (total $107.00). At the average combined rate, $7.06 (total $107.06).
How do I calculate Mississippi sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. Example: $50 × 7.06% = $3.53. To remove tax from a total, divide by (1 + rate): $100 ÷ 1.0706 = $93.41 before tax.
Is Mississippi sales tax high?
Mississippi ranks #24 of 50 states for average combined sales tax (1 = highest). The population-weighted US average combined rate is about 7.5%.
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (rates as of 1 July 2026; local rates are population-weighted averages).
- State departments of revenue for statewide rates and exemptions.
Rates change. Always confirm the exact rate for a specific address with the relevant tax authority before filing or invoicing.