The best ways to exchange money are at banks or ATMs. ATMs are located outside most banks and in most convenience stores and supermarkets and generally take credit or debit cards. Banks are generally open Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm, with drive-through service usually available a half-hour earlier or later.
Taxes
Sales tax in Charleston County ranges 7%-7.5% on all items. An 8.5% tax is added to food purchases in restaurants. A 13.5% hospitality tax is added to hotel bills.
Tipping
The average tip on a meal, taxi ride or other service is 15%-20%.
