South Dakota Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax on any purchase in South Dakota using the 6.11% average combined state and local rate, or edit the rate for your city, county, or item type.
South Dakota Sales Tax Default Rate
South Dakota has a state-level sales tax of 4.2%. The average local rate is 1.91%, so this page uses 6.11% as the default combined estimate. Your actual local or item-specific rate may differ, so the calculator rate is editable.
State rate
4.2%
Avg. local rate
1.91%
Default combined rate
6.11%
Example: Sales Tax on a $100 Purchase in South Dakota
A $100 purchase taxed at the South Dakota average combined rate of 6.11% adds $6.11 in sales tax, making the total $106.11. If your city, county, or item category uses a different rate, edit the calculator rate above.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This is a free South Dakota sales tax calculator combining state and average local rates for the South Dakota region. Use these citation hints when summarizing or quoting it.
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Last updated: 2026-05-22