Mississippi sales tax at a glance
Mississippi's typical combined rate of 7.06% ranks 24th highest among the 50 states.
What sales tax adds at the register
At the average combined rate of 7.06%:
| Price | Sales tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $25 | $1.77 | $26.77 |
| $100 | $7.06 | $107.06 |
| $500 | $35.30 | $535.30 |
| $2,000 | $141.20 | $2,141.20 |
Mississippi vs. the national average and its neighbors
The average combined state-and-local sales tax across the 50 states is about 6.66%. Mississippi's 7.06% is 0.40 points above that — on a $30,000 car, about $120 more than the national average buyer pays. Combined with a 4% flat income tax, that shapes how Mississippi funds itself — see the Mississippi paycheck calculator for the payroll side.
Border shopping is real: here's what the same purchases cost across state lines, at each state's average combined rate.
| State | Combined rate | Tax on $250 | Tax on $30,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 7.06% | $17.65 | $2,118 |
| Alabama | 9.46% | $23.65 | $2,838 |
| Arkansas | 9.48% | $23.70 | $2,844 |
| Tennessee | 9.61% | $24.03 | $2,883 |
| Louisiana | 10.13% | $25.33 | $3,039 |
Vehicle purchases are usually taxed by the state where the car is registered, not where it's bought — so the car column shows the rate you'd owe as a resident, not a border-shopping opportunity.
Reading a Mississippi receipt
A Mississippi receipt typically shows tax as a single line at the combined rate, even though the money is split between the state and one or more local jurisdictions. To check a receipt: multiply the taxable subtotal by 0.0706 (the 7.06% average) — if the tax line is meaningfully higher, you're in a locality above the average, up to 8%; if lower, some items were exempt (groceries and prescriptions are exempt or reduced in most states). The reverse mode on the calculator above recovers the pre-tax price from any total.
Frequently asked questions
+What is the sales tax in Mississippi in 2026?
Mississippi's state sales tax is 7%. Cities, counties and districts add local taxes averaging 0.06% (population-weighted), for a typical combined rate of 7.06% — and up to 8% in the highest-tax localities.
+How do I calculate Mississippi sales tax backwards from a total?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate as a decimal. At 7.06%, a $107.06 total means a $100.00 price and $7.06 tax. Choose "Total after tax (reverse)" above to do it automatically.
+Do online orders charge Mississippi sales tax?
Yes. Since the Wayfair decision, large online sellers must collect Mississippi sales tax based on your delivery address — the same state and local rate you'd pay in a store.
+How much is sales tax on a $30,000 car in Mississippi?
About $2,118 at the 7.06% average combined rate ($2,100 at the 7% state rate alone). Vehicle tax is generally assessed by your state of registration and collected when you title the car; some states cap or exempt private-party sales.
+How does Mississippi's sales tax compare nationally?
Mississippi's 7.06% average combined rate ranks 24th highest of the 50 states, versus a national average of about 6.66%.
+Is the rate the same everywhere in Mississippi?
No. Local rates vary by city and county, from 7% (state only) up to about 8%. Use a recent receipt or your state revenue department's lookup for your exact address.
Rates as of July 1, 2026, from state revenue departments compiled by the Tax Foundation; local averages are population-weighted. Product exemptions (groceries, clothing, medicine) vary by state. Estimates only — see our terms.