AdvertisementWhy Tobacco Companies Are Spending Millions To Boost A Cigarette TaxNovember 02, 2016Alex SmithfacebookEmailCartons of cigarettes on shelves at Discount Smoke Shop in Ballwin, Mo., in 2012 were much cheaper than cigarettes in most other states. Missouri's tobacco tax is still only 17 cents per pack, but will rise if either of two state ballot measures passes this month. (AP)