Colorado Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax in Colorado. Find state and local tax rates.
Updated May 2026Calculate Sales Tax in Colorado
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Tax Breakdown
Total Amount$107.79
Tax Details
Pre-Tax Amount
$100.00
State Tax
2.90%$2.90
Local Tax
4.89%$4.89
Total Tax
$7.79
Effective Tax Rate7.79%
2.90%
State Rate
7.79%
Avg Combined
Yes
Local Tax
No
Grocery Taxed
Colorado Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
2.90%
Avg. Local Rate
4.89%
Combined Rate
7.79%
Local rates vary by city and county. The combined rate shown uses the statewide average local rate.
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are exempt from sales tax
- • Clothing is subject to sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Sales Tax Examples in Colorado
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.95 | $26.95 |
| $100.00 | $7.79 | $107.79 |
| $500.00 | $38.95 | $538.95 |
| $1,000.00 | $77.90 | $1,077.90 |
Based on the average combined state + local rate of 7.79%.
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Cities in Colorado
Denver Colorado Springs Aurora Fort Collins Lakewood Thornton Arvada Westminster Pueblo Greeley Centennial Boulder Highlands Ranch Longmont Loveland Broomfield Castle Rock Grand Junction Commerce City Parker Littleton Brighton Security-Widefield Northglenn Dakota Ridge Ken Caryl Englewood Pueblo West Windsor Wheat Ridge Lafayette Erie Fountain Columbine Four Square Mile Evans Louisville Clifton Golden Montrose Cimarron Hills Sherrelwood Durango Fort Carson Johnstown Cañon City Firestone Greenwood Village Welby Black Forest
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