South Carolina sales tax calculator

South Carolina’s state sales tax rate is 6%.

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  2. Choose “Add sales tax” or “Remove sales tax”.
  3. See the tax and the total straight away.
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Total with tax
$106.00
sales tax (6%)
$6.00
Before tax
$100.00
After tax
$106.00

South Carolina charges 6% state sales tax. Local governments may add their own rate on top, so the rate at the till can be higher.

South Carolina sales tax rate

StateRate
South Carolina6%

sales tax on common amounts

Pricesales taxTotal
$10.00$0.60$10.60
$25.00$1.50$26.50
$50.00$3.00$53.00
$100.00$6.00$106.00
$250.00$15.00$265.00
$500.00$30.00$530.00
$1,000.00$60.00$1,060.00

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Frequently asked questions

What is the sales tax rate in South Carolina?
The state rate is 6%. Local rates can be added on top.
How much is South Carolina sales tax on $100?
$6.00 at the state rate, so $100 costs $106.00 before any local tax.

Where our numbers come from

  • SCDOR Information Letter #26-20: Individual Income Tax Reform (Act 110 of 2026), 31 Aug 2026
  • SCDOR News: Information about H. 4216 (15 Apr 2026)
  • SC Legislature H.4216 (Act No. 110, ratified 25 Mar 2026)
  • SCDOR WH-1603F 2026 Withholding Tax Formula (pre-Act 110)
  • SCDOR Sales Tax (statewide rate 6%)

Rates checked against official sources on 2026-09-29.