Rhode Island sales tax calculator
Rhode Island’s state rate is 7%; the typical combined rate with local taxes is about 7%. Add or remove sales tax from any amount below.
Pre-tax
$100.00
Sales tax
$7.00
Total
$107.00
How sales tax works in Rhode Island
Rhode Island charges a flat 7% statewide with no local sales taxes. Clothing and footwear are exempt up to $250 per item, and groceries and prescription drugs are exempt.
Rates are approximate and current as of the 2024–2025 tax years. Local rates change and vary by address; confirm the exact figure with the Rhode Island department of revenue or a rate lookup by ZIP code before relying on it.
Sales tax on common amounts in Rhode Island (at 7%)
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island's statewide base rate is 7%. With average local (city and county) taxes added, the typical combined rate is about 7%. Your exact rate depends on the address of the sale.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Rhode Island?
At the 7% average combined rate, sales tax on $100 is about $7.00, for a total of $107.00. At the 7% state rate alone it is $7.00.
Does Rhode Island charge local sales tax on top of the state rate?
Rhode Island has little or no local sales tax — the rate is close to the 7% state figure almost everywhere.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in Rhode Island?
Divide the tax-included total by 1 plus the rate as a decimal. At 7%, a $107.00 total came from a $100.00 pre-tax price. Use the "Remove tax from a total" mode above.