South Carolina Sales Tax Calculator
The South Carolina state rate, the official rates of the places we checked, and a calculator.
Updated October 2026Calculate Sales Tax in South Carolina
Tax Breakdown
State tax only: local rates vary by place in South Carolina. Pick a city below for its full rate.
Tax Details
South Carolina Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
6.00%
Local Taxes
Vary by place
Places Checked
1
Local rates vary by city, county and special district. State rate source: South Carolina revenue department, checked October 13, 2026.
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are exempt from the South Carolina state rate; city and county taxes on groceries vary and are not included here
- • Clothing is subject to sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
South Carolina State Sales Tax Examples
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.50 | $26.50 |
| $100.00 | $6.00 | $106.00 |
| $500.00 | $30.00 | $530.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $60.00 | $1,060.00 |
State tax only (6%). Local taxes add to these amounts wherever they apply.
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Official combined rates in South Carolina
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