South Carolina Sales Tax Calculator
2026 rates: state 6%, average local 1.49%.
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2026 rates: state 6%, average local 1.49%.
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The South Carolina state sales tax rate is 6%. Local rates average 1.49%, for a combined average of 7.49%. Rates from the Tax Foundation's July 1, 2026 midyear table.
| Purchase | Sales tax (avg 7.49%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $7.49 | $107.49 |
| $500.00 | $37.45 | $537.45 |
| $1,000.00 | $74.90 | $1,074.90 |
The statewide rate is 6%. With local taxes included, the average combined rate is 7.49% as of July 1, 2026, though your exact rate depends on your city and county.
At the average combined rate of 7.49%, sales tax on a $100 purchase in South Carolina is $7.49, for a total of $107.49.
Yes. Local sales taxes in South Carolina average 1.49% on top of the state rate, and the exact rate varies by city and county.