Rhode Island sales tax rate (2026)
Rhode Island's sales tax is 7% statewide, with no local add-ons, ranking 25 of 50 states (1 = highest). Tax on a $100 purchase is $7,00.
Rhode Island sales tax at a glance
| State | Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| State rate | 7% |
| Average local rate | 0% |
| Highest local rate | 0% |
| Average combined rate | 7% |
| Highest combined rate | 7% |
| Rank by average combined rate | 25 of 50 |
Rates: Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (in force July 1, 2026). Local rates change during the year and differ by address, so check the state revenue department's rate lookup before filing a return. Source
Sales tax on common prices in Rhode Island
| Price | Tax at 7% | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10,00 | $0,70 | $10,70 |
| $39,99 | $2,80 | $42,79 |
| $100,00 | $7,00 | $107,00 |
| $500,00 | $35,00 | $535,00 |
| $1000,00 | $70,00 | $1070,00 |
| $25.000,00 | $1750,00 | $26.750,00 |
Removing Rhode Island sales tax from a total
Tax is a percentage of the price before tax, so divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $100,00 receipt at the average combined rate of 7% is $100,00 ÷ 1,07 = $93,46 before tax; the tax was $6,54.
Rhode Island vs neighboring states
Average combined rates in the states that border Rhode Island. Buying across the border does not avoid tax on items you bring home: you owe use tax at your home state's rate.
| State | State rate | Avg. combined |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 7% | 7% |
| Connecticut | 6,35% | 6,35% |
| Massachusetts | 6,25% | 6,25% |
Preguntas frecuentes
What is the sales tax rate in Rhode Island?
7%. Rhode Island has no county or city sales taxes on top of the state rate.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Rhode Island?
$7,00, for a total of $107,00.
How do I calculate Rhode Island sales tax backwards?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. At 7%, a $100,00 total is $100,00 ÷ 1,07 = $93,46 before tax, so the tax was $6,54. The calculator's Remove tax mode does this for any total.
Do I have to pay use tax in Rhode Island?
Yes. If you buy a taxable item without paying Rhode Island sales tax, for example from an out-of-state seller that does not collect it, you owe Rhode Island use tax at the same rate. Most large online sellers and marketplaces now collect Rhode Island tax at checkout.