Mississippi Sales Tax Calculator 2026: 7% + Local Rates

Mississippi Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Mississippi charges a 7% state sales tax, tied for the second-highest state rate in the US, but very few places add local tax, so the average combined rate is just 7.06%. The exceptions are a handful of city levies, such as Jackson's 1% infrastructure tax. Groceries got a big cut: since 1 July 2025, SNAP-eligible food is taxed at 5% instead of 7%. Prescription drugs are exempt. Choose general goods or groceries below to add or remove the tax.

By AwaisLast reviewed October 28, 2026

Mississippi sales tax at a glance

Mississippi sales tax rules
Type of tax	Sales and use tax
State rate	7%
Local rates	Average 0.06%, highest 1.00%
Average combined rate	7.06%
Groceries	5% (since July 2025)SNAP-eligible food and drink is taxed at 5%, down from 7% on 1 July 2025. Hot prepared food and alcohol stay at 7%.
Prescription drugs	ExemptPrescription drugs are exempt from Mississippi sales tax.
Clothing	Taxed (July holiday, $100 cap)Clothing is taxed at 7%, except items under $100 during the July sales tax holiday (10 to 12 July in 2026).

Local averages are population-weighted figures from the Tax Foundation: State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (rates as of 1 July 2026). They are a guide, not the rate at any one address. For the exact rate where you buy, use the Mississippi DOR: Tourism and economic development (local) taxes.

Worked examples

$150 of groceries at the 5% rate

$150 of groceries at the 5% rate
Rate	5%
Price before tax	$150.00
Sales tax	$7.50
Total	$157.50

Working: $150.00 × 5% = $7.50. Groceries pay 5% since July 2025. Before the cut, the same bill was taxed at 7%, $3 more.

Working back from a $108.00 receipt in Jackson (8%)

Working back from a $108.00 receipt in Jackson (8%)
Rate	7% state + 1% local = 8%
Price before tax	$100.00
Sales tax	$8.00
Total	$108.00

Working back: $108.00 ÷ 1.08 = $100.00, so the tax was $8.00. Jackson's 1% infrastructure tax applies to items taxed at 7%, so divide by 1.08. Outside Jackson, most receipts use 7%.

The 2025 grocery tax cut

A 2025 law (House Bill 1) cut the sales tax on groceries from 7% to 5% from 1 July 2025. "Groceries" means food and drink for people that could be bought with SNAP benefits but is paid for another way; purchases actually made with SNAP are exempt. Hot deli meals, restaurant food and alcohol stay at 7%. For most families this is a 2-point cut on the biggest weekly purchase, worth $2 on every $100 of groceries.

Local levies and the July holiday

Mississippi does not have general county or city sales taxes. Instead, a few cities have special levies approved by the Legislature, listed by the Department of Revenue as tourism and economic development taxes. Jackson's 1% special infrastructure tax applies only to sales taxed at 7% or more, so it does not apply to groceries; Tupelo's water procurement tax applies to groceries again from 1 May 2026. Mississippi's back-to-school sales tax holiday ran from 10 to 12 July 2026, exempting clothing, footwear and school supplies under $100 per item.

Mississippi vs. neighboring states

Mississippi sales tax compared with neighboring states
State	State rate	Avg. combined	Groceries
Mississippi	7%	7.06%	5% (since July 2025)
Louisiana	5%	10.13%	No state tax; local may apply
Arkansas	6.5%	9.48%	No state tax since 2026; local
Tennessee	7%	9.61%	4% state + local
Alabama	4%	9.46%	2% state + local

Average combined rates are from the Tax Foundation, midyear 2026 report. See sales tax rates for every state for the full table.

Frequently asked questions

What is the grocery tax in Mississippi?

Since 1 July 2025, SNAP-eligible groceries are taxed at 5% instead of 7%. Hot prepared food, restaurant meals and alcohol are still taxed at 7%.

What is the sales tax in Jackson, Mississippi?

Jackson adds a 1% special infrastructure tax to the 7% state rate, for 8% on most purchases. It does not apply to groceries taxed at the 5% rate.

Do Mississippi cities and counties add sales tax?

Mostly not. Mississippi has no general local sales tax; only a few cities have special levies, which is why the average local rate is just 0.06%.

When is the Mississippi sales tax holiday?

It is held in July. In 2026 it ran from 10 to 12 July and covered clothing, footwear and school supplies priced under $100 per item.

What is the sales tax rate in Mississippi in 2026?

The statewide rate is 7%. Local taxes add 0.06% on average and up to 1.00%, so the average combined rate is 7.06% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 1 July 2026).

How do I calculate Mississippi sales tax on a purchase?

Add the state and local rates, then multiply the price by that rate as a decimal. At 7.06% (the state rate plus the average local rate), tax on $100 is 100 × 0.0706 = $7.06, for a total of $107.06. To go back from a receipt total, divide it by 1 plus the rate.