Missouri Sales Tax Calculator

Missouri Sales Tax Rates & Breakdown

The state of Missouri imposes a base state sales tax rate of 4.225% on retail sales of tangible personal property and selected services. In addition to the statewide tax, cities, counties, and special taxing districts levy local sales taxes, resulting in combined sales tax rates ranging from 4.225% up to 10.1% across the state.

Major Missouri City Sales Tax Rates

Here are common combined (state + local) sales tax rates for major metropolitan areas in Missouri:

• St. Louis City: ~9.679%
• Kansas City: ~8.850%
• Springfield: ~8.100%
• Independence: ~8.350%
• Columbia: ~7.975%

How to Calculate Sales Tax in Missouri

To calculate sales tax added to a purchase price:

Total Sales Tax = Pre-Tax Amount * (4.225% + Local Tax Rate %)

To extract pre-tax price from a tax-inclusive total:

Pre-Tax Amount = Total Price / (1 + Combined Tax Rate)

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