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title: "South Carolina Sales Tax Calculator (7.49% Average Rate) | TaxWren"
description: "South Carolina's state sales tax rate is 6%. With local taxes averaging 1.49% (up to 3%), the typical combined rate is 7.49%, ranked 19 of 51. Add or remove South Carolina sales tax from any amount. Rates as of July 1, 2026."
url: https://taxwren.com/sales-tax-calculator/south-carolina
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2026 tax year · updated Oct 10, 2026

# South Carolina sales tax calculator

South Carolina's state sales tax rate is 6%. With local taxes averaging 1.49% (up to 3%), the typical combined rate is 7.49%, ranked 19 of 51.

Total with tax

$107.49

Combined rate 7.492%

- Price before tax: $100.00
- State sales tax (6%): $6.00
- Local sales tax (1.492%): $1.49
- Total sales tax: $7.49

Rates as of July 1, 2026 from the Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates. Some items (often groceries or medicine) are taxed differently; check your state's rules.

## South Carolina sales tax on common amounts

At the average combined rate of 7.49%.

| Price | Sales tax | Total |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $10.00 | $0.75 | $10.75 |
| $50.00 | $3.75 | $53.75 |
| $100.00 | $7.49 | $107.49 |
| $500.00 | $37.46 | $537.46 |
| $1,000.00 | $74.92 | $1,074.92 |
| $5,000.00 | $374.61 | $5,374.61 |

## South Carolina vs. neighboring states

| State | State rate | Avg. local | Combined |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Georgia](/sales-tax-calculator/georgia) | 4% | 3.56% | 7.56% |
| South Carolina | 6% | 1.49% | 7.49% |
| [North Carolina](/sales-tax-calculator/north-carolina) | 4.75% | 2.35% | 7.1% |

Rates as of July 1, 2026: [Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates](https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/2026-sales-tax-rates-midyear/). Local rates vary by city and county; check with the [South Carolina revenue department](https://dor.sc.gov) for an exact address.

## South Carolina sales tax FAQ

### What is the sales tax rate in South Carolina?

South Carolina's state sales tax rate is 6%. With local taxes averaging 1.49% (up to 3%), the typical combined rate is 7.49%, ranked 19 of 51.

### How much is the sales tax on $100 in South Carolina?

About $7.49 at the average combined rate of 7.49%, so $100 becomes $107.49. Your city's rate may be higher or lower.

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