Rhode Island Sales Tax Calculator 2026
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The Rhode Island state sales tax is 7%, and the average shopper pays 7% once local taxes are added. Calculate the tax on any purchase, or work backwards from a receipt total.
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Sales tax on $100.00 at 7% is $7.00, for a total of $107.00.
Total with tax
$107.00
at 7% combined rate
- Sales tax
- $7.00
- Pre-tax price
- $100.00
- State rate
- 7%
- Avg. local rate
- 0%
- max 0%
Rhode Island sales tax explained
Rhode Island charges a 7% state sales tax.There are no local add-ons, so the rate is the same statewide.
Groceries are exempt from sales tax in Rhode Island.
- No local sales taxes. Groceries, clothing under $250, and prescriptions are exempt; meals carry an extra 1%.
Quick reference at 7%
| Price | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.75 | $26.75 |
| $100.00 | $7.00 | $107.00 |
| $500.00 | $35.00 | $535.00 |
| $1,500.00 | $105.00 | $1,605.00 |
| $30,000.00 | $2,100.00 | $32,100.00 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Rhode Island?
The Rhode Island state sales tax rate is 7%. There are no local sales taxes, so the rate is the same everywhere in the state. That ranks Rhode Island #26 of 51 for average combined rate.
Are groceries taxed in Rhode Island?
Groceries are exempt from sales tax in Rhode Island.
How much is sales tax on a $30,000 car in Rhode Island?
At the average combined rate of 7%, tax on a $30,000 purchase would be about $2,100. Many states tax vehicles differently: some apply only the state rate, cap the tax, or allow a trade-in credit. Check the Rhode Island motor vehicle agency for the exact rule.
How do I back out sales tax from a total?
Switch on "I know the total" above, or divide the total by 1 plus the rate. For example, a $108.25 receipt at 8.25% is $100.00 before tax.
Data sources & last verified
Last verified
- Tax Foundation, 2026 Sales Tax Rates, Midyear Update (state and average local rates as of July 1, 2026) (opens in new tab) Retrieved · effective July 1, 2026
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