Colorado sales tax rate (2026)
Colorado's state sales tax is 2,9%. Local taxes add 4,99% on average and up to 9,1%, for an average combined rate of 7,89%, ranking 16 of 50 states (1 = highest). Tax on a $100 purchase is about $7,89.
Colorado sales tax at a glance
| State | Colorado |
|---|---|
| State rate | 2,9% |
| Average local rate | 4,99% |
| Highest local rate | 9,1% |
| Average combined rate | 7,89% |
| Highest combined rate | 12% |
| Rank by average combined rate | 16 of 50 |
Rates: Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (in force July 1, 2026). Local rates change during the year and differ by address, so check the state revenue department's rate lookup before filing a return. Source
Sales tax on common prices in Colorado
| Price | Tax at 7,89% | Total | State tax only (2,9%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10,00 | $0,79 | $10,79 | $0,29 |
| $39,99 | $3,16 | $43,15 | $1,16 |
| $100,00 | $7,89 | $107,89 | $2,90 |
| $500,00 | $39,45 | $539,45 | $14,50 |
| $1.000,00 | $78,90 | $1.078,90 | $29,00 |
| $25.000,00 | $1.972,50 | $26.972,50 | $725,00 |
Removing Colorado sales tax from a total
Tax is a percentage of the price before tax, so divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $100,00 receipt at the average combined rate of 7,89% is $100,00 ÷ 1,0789 = $92,69 before tax; the tax was $7,31.
What's different in Colorado
Colorado has the lowest state rate of any state with a sales tax (2.9%), but cities, counties and special districts add more than anywhere else on average. Home-rule cities such as Denver collect their own sales tax and set their own rules.
Colorado vs neighboring states
Average combined rates in the states that border Colorado. Buying across the border does not avoid tax on items you bring home: you owe use tax at your home state's rate.
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What is the sales tax rate in Colorado?
The state rate is 2,9%. Counties, cities and special districts add their own taxes: 4,99% on average and up to 9,1%, so most purchases are taxed at 2,9% to 12%, 7,89% on average.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Colorado?
At the average combined rate of 7,89%, tax on $100 is $7,89 and the total $107,89. With the state rate alone (2,9%), it is $2,90; at the highest combined rate (12%), $12,00.
How do I calculate Colorado sales tax backwards?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. At 7,89%, a $100,00 total is $100,00 ÷ 1,0789 = $92,69 before tax, so the tax was $7,31. The calculator's Remove tax mode does this for any total.
Do I have to pay use tax in Colorado?
Yes. If you buy a taxable item without paying Colorado sales tax, for example from an out-of-state seller that does not collect it, you owe Colorado use tax at the same rate. Most large online sellers and marketplaces now collect Colorado tax at checkout.