Rhode Island's statewide sales tax rate is 7%, with no local sales taxes on top (Tax Foundation, rates as of July 1, 2026). Add tax to a price or work backward from a receipt below.
Rates are 2026 state rates plus population-weighted average local rates; your city or county may differ, and some items (like groceries) are taxed differently.
Sales tax on common purchases in Rhode Island
At the average combined rate of 7%, every $100 you spend carries $7.00 in sales tax. Rates are population-weighted averages, so your city or county may differ slightly — enter its exact rate in the calculator for a precise total.
Rhode Island sales tax at the average combined rate (7%)
Price
Sales tax
Total
$10.00
$0.70
$10.70
$25.00
$1.75
$26.75
$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
Working backward from a receipt
To find the price before tax, divide the total by 1 plus the rate: in Rhode Island, a $100.00 receipt at 7% breaks down into $93.46 of merchandise and $6.54 of tax. That is handy for expense reports and for checking a receipt that only shows the total.
Price before tax for tax-inclusive totals in Rhode Island (7%)
Total paid
Price before tax
Tax included
$10.00
$9.35
$0.65
$25.00
$23.36
$1.64
$50.00
$46.73
$3.27
$100.00
$93.46
$6.54
$500.00
$467.29
$32.71
$1,000.00
$934.58
$65.42
How Rhode Island compares with neighboring states
Rhode Island's 7% state rate ranks 2nd of the 50 states and DC, and its combined average ranks 25th (1st = highest in both).
Sales tax rates in Rhode Island and neighboring states (July 1, 2026)
Which goods are taxable differs by state: groceries, prescription drugs and clothing are often exempt or taxed at a reduced rate, while prepared food and general merchandise usually pay the full rate. Check unusual purchases against the state's current rules.