Sales Tax in Rhode Island
The combined sales tax rate in Rhode Island is 7.00% (7.00% state + 0.00% average local). Full purchase-amount table and city rates below.
Rhode Island sales tax on common purchase amounts
At the combined 7.00% rate (7.00% state + 0.00% average local):
| Price | Sales tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $50.00 | $3.50 | $53.50 |
| $100.00 | $7.00 | $107.00 |
| $500.00 | $35.00 | $535.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $70.00 | $1,070.00 |
| $2,500.00 | $175.00 | $2,675.00 |
Other states
- South Carolina sales tax combined rate 7.49%.
- South Dakota sales tax combined rate 6.11%.
- Tennessee sales tax combined rate 9.61%.
- Texas sales tax combined rate 8.20%.
- Utah sales tax combined rate 7.42%.
- Vermont sales tax combined rate 6.43%.
States with no state sales tax: Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Rhode Island?
The combined rate is 7.00%: 7.00% statewide plus an average local rate of 0.00%. Local rates vary by city and county, so the exact rate at checkout can differ from this average.
How much sales tax is added to a $100 purchase in Rhode Island?
About $7.00 at the 7.00% average combined rate, bringing the total to roughly $107.00. The table above breaks this down for several purchase amounts.
Does sales tax vary by city within Rhode Island?
Rhode Island's combined rate here uses the state's population-weighted average local rate, since per-city rate data for this state isn't broken out individually. Actual city/county rates can differ slightly from this average; confirm with the retailer or your state revenue department for an exact figure.
Is Rhode Island sales tax charged on top of the price or included in it?
Sales tax in the US is added on top of the listed price at checkout, unlike VAT-style taxes that are baked into a sticker price. The calculator above supports both directions: adding tax to a price, or working backward from a total that already includes tax.
Rates are approximate combined state + average local sales tax. City rates shown where available. Verify with your state revenue department before filing. Source: Tax Foundation 2026 midyear update (population-weighted average local rates). Last updated 2026-07-01.
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