Rhode Island sales tax calculator
Rhode Island charges 7% statewide, with no local sales tax: 7% on a typical purchase.
Local rate prefilled with the state's average (Tax Foundation, July 1, 2026): type your city's rate for the exact figure. Calculated in your browser, nothing is sent.
Total with tax
$107.00
$7.00 sales tax at 7%
| Price | $100.00 |
|---|---|
| Sales tax (7%) | +$7.00 |
| Total | $107.00 |
Rhode Island 7% + local 0%
Rhode Island sales tax rate 2026
- State rate: 7%
- Average local rate: 0%
- Average combined rate: 7%, number 25 of 51 (national average 7.53%)
Sales tax on common purchases in Rhode Island
One rate applies everywhere in Rhode Island; the same purchases in nearby states, at their average rates.
| Price | Rhode Island 7% | You pay | Connecticut 6.35% | Massachusetts 6.25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.70 | $10.70 | $0.64 | $0.63 |
| $25 | $1.75 | $26.75 | $1.59 | $1.56 |
| $50 | $3.50 | $53.50 | $3.18 | $3.13 |
| $100 | $7.00 | $107.00 | $6.35 | $6.25 |
| $250 | $17.50 | $267.50 | $15.88 | $15.63 |
| $500 | $35.00 | $535.00 | $31.75 | $31.25 |
| $1,000 | $70.00 | $1,070.00 | $63.50 | $62.50 |
| $5,000 | $350.00 | $5,350.00 | $317.50 | $312.50 |
| $30,000 | $2,100.00 | $32,100.00 | $1,905.00 | $1,875.00 |
Rhode Island and nearby states
Average combined rate and the tax on the same purchase. On $30,000, against $2,100 in Rhode Island: Connecticut $195 less, Massachusetts $225 less.
| State | State rate | Average | On $100 | On $1,000 | On $30,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 7% | 7% | $7.00 | $70.00 | $2,100 |
| Connecticut | 6.35% | 6.35% | $6.35 | $63.50 | $1,905 |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% | 6.25% | $6.25 | $62.50 | $1,875 |
Sales tax and income tax in Rhode Island
Single filer, 2026: Rhode Island's income tax on wages next to the sales tax on $10,000 of taxable purchases ($700 at 7%).On $60,000 and $10,000 of purchases, Rhode Island $2,993, Connecticut $3,485, Massachusetts $3,681, lowest first.
| Salary | Take-home | Rhode Island wage taxes | + sales tax on $10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,997 | $1,323 | $2,023 |
| $60,000 | $48,097 | $2,293 | $2,993 |
| $100,000 | $74,932 | $4,248 | $4,948 |
Rhode Island also taxes wages. See what a salary takes home there on the Rhode Island paycheck calculator. Got a receipt with tax included? Use the reverse sales tax calculator. All states: sales tax calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Rhode Island?
7% statewide, as of July 1, 2026. The national average is 7.53%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Rhode Island?
$7.00 at the average rate of 7%, so you pay $107.00. At the state rate alone it is $7.00.
How do I calculate Rhode Island sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate: $1,000 × 7% = $70.00, total $1,070.00. To take the tax out of a total, divide by 1 + the rate: $1,070.00 ÷ 1.07 = $1,000.00.
Is Rhode Island sales tax high?
Rhode Island ranks 25 of 51 for the average combined rate, tied with Indiana: 7% against 7.53% nationwide (population-weighted).
Is it cheaper to buy in a state next to Rhode Island?
On a $30,000 purchase taxed at the average rates, against $2,100 in Rhode Island: Connecticut $195 less, Massachusetts $225 less. Vehicles follow rules of their own, not covered here.