Colorado Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax in Colorado. 2.9% state rate + 4.87% average local tax = 7.77% combined rate. Free calculator with city-specific rates and exemption details.
State Rate
2.9%
Avg Local
4.87%
Combined
7.77%
Highest Rate
11.2%
Average local rate pre-filled. Adjust for your city.
Sales Tax Rates in Major Colorado Cities
| City | Combined Rate |
|---|---|
| Denver | 8.81% |
| Colorado Springs | 8.2% |
| Aurora | 8.0% |
| Fort Collins | 7.55% |
Quick Reference — Colorado at 7.77% Combined Rate
| Purchase | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.78 | $10.78 |
| $25.00 | $1.94 | $26.94 |
| $50.00 | $3.88 | $53.88 |
| $100.00 | $7.77 | $107.77 |
| $250.00 | $19.42 | $269.43 |
| $500.00 | $38.85 | $538.85 |
| $1,000.00 | $77.70 | $1077.70 |
| $5,000.00 | $388.50 | $5388.50 |
Colorado Sales Tax Guide (2026)
Colorado has one of the lowest state rates (2.9%) but high local taxes push the combined rate up. It's a home-rule state, meaning many cities collect their own taxes separately from the state.
Tax Exemptions in Colorado
- Groceries: Exempt (state), varies locally
- Clothing: Taxed
- Prescription drugs: Exempt in Colorado
How Colorado Sales Tax Works
In Colorado, the total sales tax you pay is the sum of the 2.9% state rate plus any local taxes imposed by your city or county. Local rates vary, with the average being 4.87% for a combined rate of 7.77%. The highest combined rate in Colorado is 11.2% (Winter Park).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Colorado?
Colorado has a 2.9% state sales tax rate. With average local taxes of 4.87%, the combined rate is 7.77%. Colorado has one of the lowest state rates (2.9%) but high local taxes push the combined rate up. It's a home-rule state, meaning many cities collect their own taxes separately from the state.
Are groceries taxed in Colorado?
Groceries in Colorado are exempt (state), varies locally.
Is clothing taxed in Colorado?
Clothing in Colorado is taxed. Standard sales tax rates apply to clothing purchases.
What is the highest sales tax rate in Colorado?
The highest combined rate in Colorado is 11.2% (Winter Park). Rates vary by city and county due to local tax additions.
What are sales tax rates in major Colorado cities?
Denver (8.81%), Colorado Springs (8.2%), Aurora (8.0%), Fort Collins (7.55%).
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Sales Tax in Other States
Alaska (1.76%)
Alabama (9.24%)
Arkansas (9.44%)
Arizona (8.37%)
California (8.82%)
Connecticut (6.35%)
Delaware (0%)
Florida (7.01%)
Georgia (7.29%)
Hawaii (4.44%)
Iowa (6.94%)
Idaho (6.03%)
Illinois (8.74%)
Indiana (7%)
Kansas (8.69%)
Kentucky (6%)
Louisiana (9.55%)
Massachusetts (6.25%)
Maryland (6%)
Maine (5.5%)
Michigan (6%)
Minnesota (7.455%)
Missouri (8.285%)
Mississippi (7.07%)
Montana (0%)
North Carolina (6.97%)
North Dakota (6.96%)
Nebraska (6.94%)
New Hampshire (0%)
New Jersey (6.625%)
New Mexico (7.565%)
Nevada (8.23%)
New York (8.52%)
Ohio (7.23%)
Oklahoma (8.94%)
Oregon (0%)
Pennsylvania (6.34%)
Rhode Island (7%)
South Carolina (7.43%)
South Dakota (6.4%)
Tennessee (9.548%)
Texas (8.19%)
Utah (7.19%)
Virginia (5.75%)
Vermont (6.18%)
Washington (9.29%)
Wisconsin (5.44%)
West Virginia (6.39%)
Wyoming (5.36%)