Columbia, South Carolina Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
8.00% total combined rate — includes state and local taxes.
Columbia applies a combined sales tax rate of 8%, including South Carolina’s 6% state rate and 2% in local taxes.
Columbia Sales Tax Calculator
Enter a purchase amount — we’ll calculate the total with Columbia’s tax rate.
Rate
8.00%
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The current combined rate for Columbia is 8.00%.
Columbia Sales Tax Breakdown
- State Rate: 6.00%
- City Rate: 2.00%
- County Rate: 0.00%
- Special Rate: 0.00%
- Total: 8.00%
About Columbia
As South Carolina’s capital, Columbia’s combined rate supports public education, transportation, and infrastructure improvements throughout Richland County.
Example Calculation
A $1,000 purchase in Columbia adds $80 in sales tax for a total of $1,080.
FAQs for Columbia
What is Columbia’s total sales tax?
8%, including 6% state and 2% local taxes.
Are groceries taxed?
Groceries are exempt from sales tax in South Carolina.