Free Rhode Island Sales Tax Calculator

Our Rhode Island Sales Tax Calculator is designed to be simple and user-friendly. Follow these easy steps to quickly calculate the sales tax on your purchase:

1. Enter the Purchase Amount:

• In the field labeled “Enter Purchase Amount ($):”, type in the total amount of your purchase. Be sure to include any cents (e.g., 100.50).
• The calculator accepts numerical values only.

2. Choose Your Calculation Method:

• You have two options for calculating the sales tax:
  • ZIP Code: Select this option if you know the ZIP code where the purchase was made.
  • Tax Region: Select this option if you know the tax region where the purchase was made.
• Click on the radio button next to your preferred method.

3. Select Your Location:

• If you chose ZIP Code:
  • A dropdown menu labeled “Select ZIP Code:” will appear.
  • Click on the dropdown and choose the appropriate ZIP code from the list.
• If you chose Tax Region:
  • A dropdown menu labeled “Select Tax Region:” will appear.
  • Click on the dropdown and choose the appropriate tax region from the list.

4. Calculate the Sales Tax:

• Once you’ve entered the purchase amount and selected your location, click the “Calculate Sales Tax” button.

5. View the Results:

• The calculated sales tax, total cost, and detailed information about the applicable tax rate will be displayed in the “Calculation Details” section below the button.
• This section will display:
  • The purchase amount.
  • The sales tax amount, along with the tax rate.
  • The total cost (purchase amount plus sales tax).
  • The Zip code or Tax region used.
  • The state tax rate.