(UNDATED)--Missouri's annual sales tax holiday starts today, so shoppers can save by not having to pay state sales tax on school supplies.

The sales tax holiday also applies to clothing, computers and computer software. Some cities are joining in by foregoing their sales tax, too.

The 7 percent total savings can add up. The savings on the 4.225 percent state sales tax applies statewide.

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