What is South Carolina Sales Tax Calculator?
South Carolina Sales Tax Calculator — The South Carolina sales tax is a consumption tax of 6% levied by the state on retail purchases, with local jurisdictions adding up to roughly 3% more (maximum combined 9%).
This page calculates South Carolina sales tax with the same rate table the main calculator uses: 6% state base rate, plus local rates that can add up to roughly 3% depending on the city and county — a maximum combined rate of 9%. The table below precomputes common purchase amounts at both the state-only and maximum combined rates; the calculator handles any amount, including reverse calculations ("price included tax — how much was the tax?").