South Carolina sales tax on common purchase amounts
At the combined 7.49% rate (6.00% state + 1.49% average local):
| Price | Sales tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $50.00 | $3.75 | $53.75 |
| $100.00 | $7.49 | $107.49 |
| $500.00 | $37.45 | $537.45 |
| $1,000.00 | $74.90 | $1,074.90 |
| $2,500.00 | $187.25 | $2,687.25 |
How much is sales tax in South Carolina?
The average combined sales tax in South Carolina is 7.49%: 6.00% statewide plus 1.49% in average local tax. A $100 purchase totals $107.49, and $1,000 of taxable spending adds $74.90. That ranks 19th highest of the 50 states and DC, against a national median combined rate of 7.00%.
What other state taxes apply in South Carolina?
Beyond sales tax, South Carolina withholds state income tax from wages: about $3,343 a year on a $75,000 salary for a single filer. After that, federal tax and FICA, take-home pay is $58,250, ranking 37th of the 50 states and DC against a median of $59,001.
Other states
- South Dakota sales tax combined rate 6.11%, 1.38 points below South Carolina.
- Tennessee sales tax combined rate 9.61%, 2.12 points above South Carolina.
- Texas sales tax combined rate 8.20%, 0.71 points above South Carolina.
- Utah sales tax combined rate 7.42%, 0.07 points below South Carolina.
- Vermont sales tax combined rate 6.43%, 1.06 points below South Carolina.
- Virginia sales tax combined rate 5.77%, 1.72 points below South Carolina.
States with no state sales tax: Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon.
Frequently asked questions
The combined rate is 7.49%: 6.00% statewide plus an average local rate of 1.49%. Local rates vary by city and county, so the exact rate at checkout can differ from this average.
About $7.49 at the 7.49% average combined rate, bringing the total to roughly $107.49. The table above breaks this down for several purchase amounts.
South Carolina's combined rate here uses the state's population-weighted average local rate, since per-city rate data for this state isn't broken out individually. Actual city/county rates can differ slightly from this average; confirm with the retailer or your state revenue department for an exact figure.
Sales tax in the US is added on top of the listed price at checkout, unlike VAT-style taxes that are baked into a sticker price. The calculator above supports both directions: adding tax to a price, or working backward from a total that already includes tax.
Rates are approximate combined state + average local sales tax. City rates shown where available. Verify with your state revenue department before filing. Source: Tax Foundation 2026 midyear update (population-weighted average local rates). Last updated 2026-07-01.
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Reviewed by Raja Jahangir · Last reviewed: October 2026