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South Carolina Sales Tax Calculator 2026

South Carolina sales tax is 6% state + local (up to 9% total). Use the calculator for instant estimates—free, no signup.

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Override local rates (optional)

Use this on state pages when you only know the base state rate. City pages should use the prefilled local breakdown.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for South Carolina.

Effective Tax Rate: 6.000%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00
Sales Tax$6.00
Total Price$106.00

Rate Breakdown

State6.000%
County0.000%
City0.000%
Special District0.000%
Base combined6.000%
Total6.000%
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How This Calculator Works

  1. Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
  2. Optionally adjust county and city rates if you know your local breakdown.
  3. Tax = Price × (Total Rate / 100); total = Price + Tax.
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Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using the combined rate:

  • Total Rate: State (6%) + County + City
  • Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
  • Total Price: Price + Tax

South Carolina Sales Tax Calculator 2026

South Carolina's statewide sales tax rate is 6% in 2026. Counties and cities may add local rates (up to 3% combined), so combined rates run from 6% to about 9%. Charleston is 9%, Columbia and Greenville vary. Use the calculator above for instant estimates or our city pages for exact combined rates—free, no signup.

South Carolina Sales Tax Structure (2026)

South Carolina has a 6% state sales tax. Counties and municipalities may impose additional local sales taxes (up to 1% each, with voter approval), so combined rates vary.

  • State rate: 6%
  • County/city add-ons: vary by locality (Charleston area up to 3% local)
  • Typical combined rate: 6% to 9% (Charleston 9%)

Sales Tax Rates for Major South Carolina Areas

Use city pages for the most accurate combined rate and a full breakdown.

AreaExample combined rateCalculator
Charleston9%Charleston Sales Tax Calculator
Columbia8%—
Greenville8%—

How to Find Your Exact South Carolina Sales Tax Rate

Combined rates vary by county and city. Use the calculator above with your known local rates, or see the South Carolina Department of Revenue Local Sales Taxes. For Charleston: Charleston Sales Tax Calculator, or browse South Carolina tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the South Carolina state sales tax rate in 2026?

South Carolina has a 6% statewide sales tax. Counties and municipalities may add local rates (up to 3% combined); total rates typically range from 6% to 9% (Charleston 9%).

Q:Is South Carolina sales tax the same in every city?

No. The state rate is 6% everywhere, but counties and cities may impose additional local sales taxes, so the combined rate varies by location.

Q:Are groceries taxed in South Carolina?

South Carolina exempts most unprepared food for home consumption from sales tax. Prepared food and certain items may be taxable.

Q:What is the sales tax rate in Charleston, SC?

Charleston has a combined sales tax rate of 9%: 6% state plus local county and city taxes.