Rhode Island sales tax at a glance
Single statewide 7% rate with no local sales taxes.
| State sales tax rate | 7% |
| Average local rate | 0% |
| Average combined rate | 7% |
| Highest combined rate | 7% |
| Groceries | Exempt |
Rhode Island sales tax examples
| Price | State tax only | Tax at 7% | Total at 7% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.70 | $0.70 | $10.70 |
| $50 | $3.50 | $3.50 | $53.50 |
| $100 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $107.00 |
| $500 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $535.00 |
| $1,000 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $1,070.00 |
Also see the Rhode Island paycheck calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Rhode Island?
The Rhode Island state sales tax rate is 7%. Local taxes add an average of 0%, for an average combined rate of 7%; the highest combined rate in the state is 7%.
Are groceries taxed in Rhode Island?
Groceries are exempt from the Rhode Island state sales tax.
How do I calculate sales tax in Rhode Island?
Multiply the price by the combined rate. At the average combined rate of 7%, a $100 purchase adds $7.00 in tax for a total of $107.00.