Often people like to enter all their deductions (like sales tax, vehicle registration, etc.) even though they know they will be using the Standard Deduction.
This is because some states will give a credit for some of these deductions, even though they are not claimed on the Federal return.
Also it helps the taxpayer keep track from year to year, if the Schedule A is filled out, but not filed with the tax return.
The reason there is one box for State and Local Tax and for Sales Tax is that you can claim one or the other (whichever is larger), but not both.
Since you use the Standard Deduction, your State Tax Refund will never be taxable; you are just reporting.
It's good that you Amended to add your 1099-Int income.
Here's more info on Standard vs. Itemized Deductions.
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