South Carolina Sales Tax Calculator
South Carolina pairs a 6% state rate with local taxes that vary by county. South Carolina's food treatment is a state exemption with limited local tax, so a grocery receipt can still show a small tax line.
Default for South Carolina: 8.50%. Edit to use another rate.
State-level estimate — the exact rate depends on your county, city, and special districts.
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Effective from 2026-01-01 · State-level rate (no ZIP snapshot for this state yet).
South Carolina sales tax rates
| Rate type | Rate |
|---|---|
| State rate | 6.00% |
| Average local rate | 2.50% |
| Average combined rate | 8.50% |
| Highest combined rate | 9.00% |
What is taxable in South Carolina?
- Unprepared food is exempt from the state rate (local taxes up to 2% may still apply), and prescription drugs are exempt.
- Counties may add local option, capital projects, and education taxes, and some coastal areas add tourism taxes.
SC sales tax calculator FAQ
- What is the sales tax rate in South Carolina?
- South Carolina's state-level rate is 6.00%. Local taxes bring the statewide average combined rate to about 8.50%, with the highest combined rate around 9.00%. South Carolina's food treatment is a state exemption with limited local tax, so a grocery receipt can still show a small tax line.
- Does South Carolina have local sales tax?
- Counties may add local option, capital projects, and education taxes, and some coastal areas add tourism taxes.
- What is exempt from sales tax in South Carolina?
- Unprepared food is exempt from the state rate (local taxes up to 2% may still apply), and prescription drugs are exempt.
- How do I calculate sales tax in South Carolina?
- Multiply the pre-tax price by the combined rate for your location. At the roughly 8.50% average combined rate, a $100.00 purchase would add about $8.50 in tax. Use the ZIP lookup above for the specific rate, and confirm with the South Carolina Department of Revenue.
Official source: South Carolina Department of Revenue.
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Other state calculators
- Arkansas6.50%
- California7.25%
- Connecticut6.35%
- Florida6.00%
- Michigan6.00%
- Minnesota6.875%
- Missouri4.225%
- New Jersey6.625%
- New York4.00%
- Ohio5.75%
- Pennsylvania6.00%
- Texas6.25%
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