Rhode Island Sales Tax Calculator
The Rhode Island state sales tax rate is 7% in 2026. There are no local sales taxes, so that rate applies statewide. Rhode Island has the #26 highest average combined rate in the country. Rates verified July 2026 (Tax Foundation midyear data).
Preset to the Rhode Island average combined rate (7%). The state rate alone is 7%. Adjust to match your city or county.
Sales tax on common purchase amounts in Rhode Island
These totals use the 7% average combined rate. Your exact total depends on the local rate where you buy.
| Price before tax | Sales tax (7%) | Total with tax |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.70 | $10.70 |
| $50.00 | $3.50 | $53.50 |
| $100.00 | $7.00 | $107.00 |
| $250.00 | $17.50 | $267.50 |
| $500.00 | $35.00 | $535.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $70.00 | $1,070.00 |
| $5,000.00 | $350.00 | $5,350.00 |
How Rhode Island sales tax works
Every taxable purchase in Rhode Island starts with the 7% state rate. Because Rhode Island doesn't permit local sales taxes, that's also your final rate anywhere in the state, which makes totals easy to predict.
To figure the tax yourself: multiply the price by 0.0700. A $250.00 purchase generates $17.50 in tax for a total of $267.50. To back the tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.0700 instead. The calculator above does both.