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title: "Rhode Island Sales Tax Calculator (7% Average Rate) | TaxWren"
description: "Rhode Island's state sales tax rate is 7%. With local taxes averaging 0%, the typical combined rate is 7%, ranked 25 of 51. Add or remove Rhode Island sales tax from any amount. Rates as of July 1, 2026."
url: https://taxwren.com/sales-tax-calculator/rhode-island
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2026 tax year · updated Oct 10, 2026

# Rhode Island sales tax calculator

Rhode Island's state sales tax rate is 7%. With local taxes averaging 0%, the typical combined rate is 7%, ranked 25 of 51.

Total with tax

$107.00

Combined rate 7%

- Price before tax: $100.00
- State sales tax (7%): $7.00
- Local sales tax (0%): $0.00
- Total sales tax: $7.00

Rates as of July 1, 2026 from the Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates. Some items (often groceries or medicine) are taxed differently; check your state's rules.

## Rhode Island sales tax on common amounts

At the average combined rate of 7%.

| Price | Sales tax | Total |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $10.00 | $0.70 | $10.70 |
| $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 |
| $5,000.00 | $350.00 | $5,350.00 |

## Rhode Island vs. neighboring states

| State | State rate | Avg. local | Combined |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rhode Island | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| [Connecticut](/sales-tax-calculator/connecticut) | 6.35% | 0% | 6.35% |
| [Massachusetts](/sales-tax-calculator/massachusetts) | 6.25% | 0% | 6.25% |

Rates as of July 1, 2026: [Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates](https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/2026-sales-tax-rates-midyear/). Local rates vary by city and county; check with the [Rhode Island revenue department](https://tax.ri.gov) for an exact address.

## Rhode Island sales tax FAQ

### What is the sales tax rate in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island's state sales tax rate is 7%. With local taxes averaging 0%, the typical combined rate is 7%, ranked 25 of 51.

### How much is the sales tax on $100 in Rhode Island?

About $7.00 at the average combined rate of 7%, so $100 becomes $107.00. Your city's rate may be higher or lower.

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