Rhode Island Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax in Rhode Island. Rhode Island's sales tax rate is 7% statewide with no local add-on general sales tax, so you can estimate purchases fast and compare Providence or Warwick totals in one step.
Rhode Island Sales Tax Rates in Major Cities (Same 7% Statewide Rate)
| City | Combined Rate |
|---|---|
| Providence | 7% |
| Warwick | 7% |
| Cranston | 7% |
| Pawtucket | 7% |
Quick Reference — Rhode Island at 7% Combined Rate
| Purchase | 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 |
| $250.00 | $17.50 | $267.50 |
| $500.00 | $35.00 | $535.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $70.00 | $1070.00 |
| $5,000.00 | $350.00 | $5350.00 |
Rhode Island Sales Tax Guide (2026)
Rhode Island has a flat 7% rate with no local additions. If you searched for the Rhode Island sales tax rate, the short answer is that standard taxable purchases are 7% statewide. Clothing items under $250 are exempt — only the amount over $250 is taxed. Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt.
Tax Exemptions in Rhode Island
- Groceries: Exempt
- Clothing: Exempt (items under $250)
- Prescription drugs: Exempt in Rhode Island
How Rhode Island Sales Tax Works
In Rhode Island, standard retail purchases use the 7% state sales tax rate with no city or county add-on general sales tax layered on top. That means Providence, Warwick, Cranston, and Pawtucket all use the same 7% rate for most taxable purchases. The highest combined rate in Rhode Island is also 7% because the statewide rate is uniform.
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