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Rhode Island Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Rhode Island sales tax is 7% state only—no local add-ons. Use the calculator for instant estimates—free, no signup.

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Override local rates (optional)

Use this on state pages when you only know the base state rate. City pages should use the prefilled local breakdown.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for Rhode Island.

Effective Tax Rate: 7.000%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00
Sales Tax$7.00
Total Price$107.00

Rate Breakdown

State7.000%
County0.000%
City0.000%
Special District0.000%
Base combined7.000%
Total7.000%
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How This Calculator Works

  1. Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
  2. The calculator applies Rhode Island's 7% state rate (same statewide).
  3. Tax = Price × 0.07; total = Price + Tax.
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Calculation Methodology

We calculate using Rhode Island's 7% state rate (same statewide):

  • Total Rate: 7%
  • Tax Amount: Price × 0.07
  • Total Price: Price + Tax

Rhode Island Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Rhode Island's statewide sales tax rate is 7% in 2026. Rhode Island does not allow local governments to add sales tax, so the rate is 7% everywhere—Providence, Warwick, and all other cities. Groceries, clothing, and prescription drugs are exempt. Use the calculator above for instant estimates—free, no signup.

Rhode Island Sales Tax Structure (2026)

Rhode Island has a 7% state sales tax. Local governments cannot impose additional sales tax, so the combined rate is 7% everywhere in the state.

  • State rate: 7%
  • Local add-ons: none (not permitted)
  • Combined rate: 7% (Providence, Warwick, all areas)

Sales Tax Rates for Major Rhode Island Areas

Rhode Island has one rate statewide; city pages offer the same 7% with location-specific content.

AreaCombined rateCalculator
Providence7%Providence Sales Tax Calculator
Warwick7%—

How to Find Your Exact Rhode Island Sales Tax Rate

Rhode Island has a single 7% rate statewide. For official information, see the Rhode Island Division of Taxation Sales & Excise. For Providence: Providence Sales Tax Calculator, or browse Rhode Island tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the Rhode Island state sales tax rate in 2026?

Rhode Island has a 7% statewide sales tax. No local add-ons are permitted, so the rate is 7% everywhere.

Q:Is Rhode Island sales tax the same in every city?

Yes. Rhode Island does not allow local sales tax; the rate is 7% in Providence, Warwick, and all other areas.

Q:Are groceries and clothing taxed in Rhode Island?

Groceries, clothing, and prescription drugs are exempt from Rhode Island sales tax.

Q:What is the sales tax rate in Providence, Rhode Island?

Providence's sales tax rate in 2026 is 7% (Rhode Island state rate; no local add-on).