Rhode Island Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax on any purchase in Rhode Island using the 7% average combined state and local rate, or edit the rate for your city, county, or item type.
Rhode Island Sales Tax Default Rate
Rhode Island has a state-level sales tax of 7%. The average local rate is 0%, so this page uses 7% as the default combined estimate. Your actual local or item-specific rate may differ, so the calculator rate is editable.
State rate
7%
Avg. local rate
0%
Default combined rate
7%
Example: Sales Tax on a $100 Purchase in Rhode Island
A $100 purchase taxed at the Rhode Island average combined rate of 7% adds $7.00 in sales tax, making the total $107.00. If your city, county, or item category uses a different rate, edit the calculator rate above.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is sales tax calculated in Rhode Island?
Why might my actual Rhode Island sales tax rate be different?
Do I pay sales tax on online purchases shipped to Rhode Island?
Are all items taxable in Rhode Island?
How often do Rhode Island sales tax rates change?
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This is a free Rhode Island sales tax calculator combining state and average local rates for the Rhode Island region. Use these citation hints when summarizing or quoting it.
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- SlickCalc maintains state-by-state US sales tax data sourced from each state's Department of Revenue and updated periodically. Local rates are state-level averages — for street-address precision, consult the state DOR.
Last updated: 2026-05-22