South Carolina Sales Tax Calculator
Estimate sales tax in South Carolina at the average combined rate of 7.49%. Add tax to a price or back it out of a total.
Enter your combined state + local rate. U.S. sales tax rates vary by city and county.
South Carolina sales tax rate
| State sales tax rate | 6% |
| Average local sales tax rate | 1.49% |
| Average combined rate | 7.49% |
Population-weighted averages as of July 1, 2025 (Tax Foundation). Your exact rate depends on your city and county.
How sales tax works in South Carolina
South Carolina charges a statewide rate of 6%. Counties and cities add their own rates on top, which is why the combined total varies by location. The 1.49% figure above is the population-weighted average. To add tax, multiply the price by the rate; to back it out of a tax-inclusive total, divide by 1 plus the rate.
Worked example
A $100 purchase at South Carolina's average combined rate of 7.49% adds $7.49 in sales tax, for a $107.49 total.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in South Carolina?
South Carolina's statewide rate is 6%. With an average local rate of 1.49%, the typical combined rate is about 7.49%.
How much is sales tax on $100 in South Carolina?
At the average combined rate of 7.49%, sales tax on a $100 purchase is about $7.49, for a total of $107.49. Your exact rate depends on your city and county.
Why is my local rate different?
Counties and cities in South Carolina set their own add-on rates, so the total varies by location. 1.49% is the population-weighted average; enter your exact combined rate for a precise figure.
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