Rolla, MO Sales Tax Rate and Calculator
The combined rate is 7.6% as of July 1, 2026. Enter an amount to see the tax.
Updated October 2026Calculate Sales Tax in Rolla, MO
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Rolla sales tax rate: 7.6%
The combined sales tax rate in Rolla, MO is 7.6% as of July 1, 2026: 4.225% state plus Phelps County and city taxes. Rolla has about 19,943 residents.
At 7.6%, a $500 purchase in Rolla adds $38.00 in tax and a $2,000 one adds $152.00. With a median household income of $42,518 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023), that larger bill equals about 19% of a week's income here.
The Forum Plaza district and the Move Rolla transportation district charge 8.6%. Groceries are taxed at 4.6% in Rolla (1.225% reduced state rate plus the full local rate). Rates can change at the start of each quarter. Source: Missouri revenue department, read October 13, 2026.
Missouri Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
4.22%
Rolla Local Rate
3.375%
Rolla Combined
7.6%
Local rates vary by city, county and special district. State rate source: Missouri revenue department, checked October 13, 2026.
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are taxed at 4.6% in Rolla (1.225% reduced state rate plus the full local rate)
- • Clothing is subject to sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Sales Tax Examples in Rolla
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.90 | $26.90 |
| $100.00 | $7.60 | $107.60 |
| $500.00 | $38.00 | $538.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $76.00 | $1,076.00 |
Based on the Rolla combined rate of 7.6% (July 1, 2026).
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