Sales Tax Calculator — Columbia, SC
Calculate sales tax in Columbia, South Carolina. Find local and state tax rates.
Updated April 2026Calculate Sales Tax in South Carolina
Tax Breakdown
Tax Details
South Carolina Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
6.00%
Avg. Local Rate
1.44%
Combined Rate
7.44%
Local rates vary by city and county. The combined rate shown uses the statewide average local rate.
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are exempt from sales tax
- • Clothing is subject to sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Sales Tax Examples in South Carolina
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.86 | $26.86 |
| $100.00 | $7.44 | $107.44 |
| $500.00 | $37.20 | $537.20 |
| $1,000.00 | $74.40 | $1,074.40 |
Based on the average combined state + local rate of 7.44%.
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