Connecticut Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax in Connecticut. Find state and local tax rates.
Updated May 2026Calculate Sales Tax in Connecticut
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Tax Breakdown
Total Amount$106.35
Tax Details
Pre-Tax Amount
$100.00
State Tax
6.35%$6.35
Local Tax
0.00%$0.00
Total Tax
$6.35
Effective Tax Rate6.35%
6.35%
State Rate
6.35%
Avg Combined
No
Local Tax
No
Grocery Taxed
Connecticut Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
6.35%
Avg. Local Rate
0.00%
Combined Rate
6.35%
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are exempt from sales tax
- • Clothing is exempt from sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Sales Tax Examples in Connecticut
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.59 | $26.59 |
| $100.00 | $6.35 | $106.35 |
| $500.00 | $31.75 | $531.75 |
| $1,000.00 | $63.50 | $1,063.50 |
Based on the average combined state + local rate of 6.35%.
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Cities in Connecticut
Bridgeport Stamford New Haven Hartford Waterbury Norwalk Danbury New Britain West Hartford Meriden Bristol West Haven East Hartford Milford city (balance) Middletown Shelton Norwich Manchester Torrington Naugatuck Newington East Haven New London Wethersfield North Haven Ansonia Wallingford Center Willimantic Storrs Orange Greenwich Windsor Locks Derby Bethel Kensington Trumbull Center Oakville Groton Sandy Hook Conning Towers-Nautilus Park Riverside Thompsonville Glastonbury Center Long Hill CDP (Fairfield County) Rockville Southwood Acres Ridgefield Winsted New Milford Putnam
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