Rhode Island Sales Tax Calculator
Estimate sales tax in Rhode Island at the average combined rate of 7%. Add tax to a price or back it out of a total.
Enter your combined state + local rate. U.S. sales tax rates vary by city and county.
Rhode Island sales tax rate
| State sales tax rate | 7% |
| Average local sales tax rate | None |
| Average combined rate | 7% |
Population-weighted averages as of July 1, 2025 (Tax Foundation). Your exact rate depends on your city and county.
How sales tax works in Rhode Island
Rhode Island charges a statewide rate of 7%. There are no additional local sales taxes, so the rate is consistent statewide. To add tax, multiply the price by the rate; to back it out of a tax-inclusive total, divide by 1 plus the rate.
Worked example
A $100 purchase at Rhode Island's average combined rate of 7% adds $7.00 in sales tax, for a $107.00 total.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island's statewide rate is 7%. With an average local rate of 0%, the typical combined rate is about 7%.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Rhode Island?
At the average combined rate of 7%, sales tax on a $100 purchase is about $7.00, for a total of $107.00. Your exact rate depends on your city and county.
Does Rhode Island have local sales taxes?
Rhode Island levies a single statewide rate of 7% with no additional local sales taxes, so the rate is the same across the state.
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