Sales tax United States · Rates as of 1 July 2026
South Carolina Sales Tax Rate (2026)
South Carolina sales tax is 6% statewide; with city and county taxes the average combined rate is 7.49%. Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
South Carolina sales tax calculator
Your exact rate depends on the city and county of the sale; enter it above if you know it.
How South Carolina sales tax works
South Carolina charges 6% statewide plus county local option taxes.
To calculate it, multiply the price by the rate: tax = price × 7.49 ÷ 100. A $40 purchase at the average combined rate carries $3.00 tax, for $43.00 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.0749.
South Carolina sales tax on common amounts
| Price | Tax at 6% (state) | Tax at 7.49% | Total at 7.49% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.60 | $0.75 | $10.75 |
| $25.00 | $1.50 | $1.87 | $26.87 |
| $50.00 | $3.00 | $3.75 | $53.75 |
| $100.00 | $6.00 | $7.49 | $107.49 |
| $250.00 | $15.00 | $18.73 | $268.72 |
| $500.00 | $30.00 | $37.45 | $537.45 |
| $1,000.00 | $60.00 | $74.90 | $1,074.90 |
South Carolina vs neighbouring states
| State | State rate | Avg. combined | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 6% | 7.49% | $7.49 |
| North Carolina | 4.75% | 7.1% | $7.10 |
| Georgia | 4% | 7.56% | $7.56 |
States with a similar sales tax to South Carolina
Comparing places to shop, work or move? These states have the closest average combined rate to South Carolina's 7.49%.
- Utah sales tax (7.42%)
- New Mexico sales tax (7.68%)
- Ohio sales tax (7.29%)
- Colorado sales tax (7.89%)
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in South Carolina?
The South Carolina state sales tax rate is 6%. Local taxes add an average of 1.49%, for an average combined rate of 7.49%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in South Carolina?
At the state rate, $6.00 (total $106.00). At the average combined rate, $7.49 (total $107.49).
How do I calculate South Carolina sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. Example: $50 × 7.49% = $3.75. To remove tax from a total, divide by (1 + rate): $100 ÷ 1.0749 = $93.03 before tax.
Is South Carolina sales tax high?
South Carolina ranks #19 of 50 states for average combined sales tax (1 = highest). The population-weighted US average combined rate is about 7.5%.
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (rates as of 1 July 2026; local rates are population-weighted averages).
- State departments of revenue for statewide rates and exemptions.
Rates change. Always confirm the exact rate for a specific address with the relevant tax authority before filing or invoicing.