South Dakota Sales Tax Calculator

South Dakota has a 4.2% state rate and taxes groceries, which is uncommon. South Dakota's taxation of groceries is a frequent point of confusion for visitors from neighbouring states.

Default for South Dakota: 6.22%. Edit to use another rate.

Amount includes tax?
Subtotal$100.00
Sales tax at 6.22%$6.22
Total with tax (USD)$106.22

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 Dakota sales tax rates

South Dakota sales tax rate breakdown
Rate typeRate
State rate4.20%
Average local rate2.02%
Average combined rate6.22%
Highest combined rate7.00%

What is taxable in South Dakota?

  • Prescription drugs are exempt, but food and food ingredients are taxable at the full combined rate.
  • Municipalities add local taxes, and the combined rate in larger cities is roughly 6% to 7%.

SD sales tax calculator FAQ

What is the sales tax rate in South Dakota?
South Dakota's state-level rate is 4.20%. Local taxes bring the statewide average combined rate to about 6.22%, with the highest combined rate around 7.00%. South Dakota's taxation of groceries is a frequent point of confusion for visitors from neighbouring states.
Does South Dakota have local sales tax?
Municipalities add local taxes, and the combined rate in larger cities is roughly 6% to 7%.
What is exempt from sales tax in South Dakota?
Prescription drugs are exempt, but food and food ingredients are taxable at the full combined rate.
How do I calculate sales tax in South Dakota?
Multiply the pre-tax price by the combined rate for your location. At the roughly 6.22% average combined rate, a $100.00 purchase would add about $6.22 in tax. Use the ZIP lookup above for the specific rate, and confirm with the South Dakota Department of Revenue.

Official source: South Dakota Department of Revenue.

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