Rhode Island Sales Tax Calculator 2026 – Rate 7.00% (State 7.00%)
Calculate sales tax in Rhode Island instantly. The Rhode Island state sales tax rate is 7.00%; with the average local (city and county) rate of 0.00% added, the typical combined rate is 7.00% (2026 figures). Enter a price below to see the tax and total.
Rhode Island Sales Tax Calculator
State rate 7.00% + average local 0.00% = 7.00%
Rates from Tax Foundation 2026 data. Your exact city or county rate may differ – use the custom rate box with the rate on a local receipt.
Rhode Island sales tax rate in 2026
The statewide rate is 7.00%. Local governments add an average of 0.00%, for an average combined rate of 7.00%. Rhode Island has no local sales taxes, so the flat 7% rate applies statewide; it is tied with Indiana, Mississippi and Tennessee for the highest state rate in the country.
How to calculate Rhode Island sales tax
Sales tax = price × (rate ÷ 100). On a $100 purchase at the 7.00% average combined rate, the tax is $7.00 and the total is $107.00. To find the pre-tax price from a total, divide the total by (1 + rate ÷ 100).
Rhode Island sales tax examples
| Price | State tax (7.00%) | Avg. combined tax (7.00%) | Total (combined) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.70 | $0.70 | $10.70 |
| $25 | $1.75 | $1.75 | $26.75 |
| $50 | $3.50 | $3.50 | $53.50 |
| $100 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $107.00 |
| $250 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $267.50 |
| $500 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $535.00 |
| $1,000 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $1,070.00 |
| $5,000 | $350.00 | $350.00 | $5,350.00 |
What is exempt from sales tax in Rhode Island?
Groceries, prescription drugs and most clothing and footwear under $250 are exempt. Rules change, so confirm with the Rhode Island Department of Revenue before relying on an exemption.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay Rhode Island sales tax on online orders? Yes – retailers that ship to Rhode Island generally must collect tax at the rate for your delivery address. Is there sales tax on cars in Rhode Island? Vehicle purchases are taxed, often under separate rules and rates; use our auto loan calculator to include it in your payment. Need another state? Use the all-states sales tax calculator.
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