East Cape Girardeau, Illinois Sales Tax Rate
The combined sales tax rate in East Cape Girardeau, Illinois is 6.25% as of 2026. That includes the Illinois state rate of 6.25%.
Combined general-merchandise retailers' occupation tax rate for the municipality or unincorporated county area.
Located in Alexander County.
Sales tax calculator for East Cape Girardeau
- Sales tax (6.25%)
- $6.25
- Total with tax
- $106.25
How this rate is composed
The Illinois state sales tax rate is 6.25%. The combined 6.25% rate for East Cape Girardeau comes from Illinois DOR machine-readable rate file (ORDMACHE) (2026 Q3).
Business-district and home-rule address-level layers can change the rate at specific addresses; grocery rates differ.
Rates change on official schedules — confirm the current rate and effective date against the source above before filing. Reviewed and current as of September 14, 2026.
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East Cape Girardeau sales tax questions
What is the sales tax rate in East Cape Girardeau, Illinois?
The combined sales tax rate is 6.25%. It includes the Illinois state rate of 6.25% and applicable local rates.
How much sales tax is charged on a $100 purchase in East Cape Girardeau?
At the 6.25% combined rate, a $100 taxable purchase produces $6.25 in sales tax.
When was the East Cape Girardeau sales tax rate reviewed?
Prophit.ai reviewed this guide on 2026-09-14 using Illinois DOR machine-readable rate file (ORDMACHE). Confirm the official source before filing because rates can change.