Providence, Rhode Island Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
7.00% total combined rate — includes state and local taxes.
Providence applies Rhode Island’s uniform 7% sales tax rate with no additional city or county taxes.
Providence Sales Tax Calculator
Enter a purchase amount — we’ll calculate the total with Providence’s tax rate.
Rate
7.00%
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The current combined rate for Providence is 7.00%.
Providence Sales Tax Breakdown
- State Rate: 7.00%
- City Rate: 0.00%
- County Rate: 0.00%
- Special Rate: 0.00%
- Total: 7.00%
About Providence
As the capital and largest city, Providence applies the flat statewide 7% tax on retail goods and services, which funds education, infrastructure, and public safety programs.
Example Calculation
A $1,000 purchase in Providence adds $70 in sales tax for a total of $1,070.
FAQs for Providence
What is Providence’s total sales tax?
7% statewide, with no local additions.
Are groceries taxed?
No, most grocery items are exempt from sales tax in Rhode Island.