South Carolina Sales Tax Calculator
Add or remove South Carolina sales tax from a price, using the state rate plus the average local rate.
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About the South Carolina Sales Tax Calculator
This South Carolina sales tax calculator adds sales tax to a price or removes it from a total. It starts with the average combined South Carolina rate of 7.49% (state rate 6.00% plus average local rate). Change the rate to match your city or county.
How to use it
- Enter a price or a total.
- Keep the average combined rate or type your local rate.
- Choose add or remove sales tax and press Calculate sales tax.
South Carolina sales tax rate in 2026
The South Carolina state sales tax rate is 6.00%. Local governments add an average of 1.49%, for an average combined rate of 7.49%. Your exact rate depends on your city and county, so check the South Carolina department of revenue for your address.
Source: Tax Foundation, 2026 state and local sales tax rates (as of July 1, 2026).
South Carolina sales tax examples at 7.49%
| Price | Sales tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.75 | $10.75 |
| $25 | $1.87 | $26.87 |
| $50 | $3.75 | $53.74 |
| $100 | $7.49 | $107.49 |
| $250 | $18.73 | $268.72 |
| $500 | $37.45 | $537.45 |
| $1,000 | $74.90 | $1,074.90 |
How to calculate sales tax
Sales tax = price × rate. To remove tax from a total, divide the total by (1 + rate). For example, $108 at 8% includes $8 of tax on a $100 price.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax in South Carolina?
The South Carolina state rate is 6.00%. With average local taxes the combined rate is about 7.49%. Your actual rate depends on your location.
Does South Carolina have local sales tax?
Yes, local governments can add taxes. The average local rate is about 1.49%.
How do I calculate sales tax in South Carolina?
Multiply the price by the sales tax rate, then add it to the price. The calculator above does it for you.
What is $100 with sales tax in South Carolina?
At the average combined rate of 7.49%, $100 costs $107.49.
Where can I find my exact South Carolina rate?
Use the South Carolina department of revenue rate lookup tool for your address.
Last reviewed: November 2026. Rates are averages. Confirm your local rate with the state department of revenue.