Colorado sales tax at a glance
Food for home consumption is exempt from the 2.9% state tax but some home-rule cities tax it; max combined is the state rate plus Tax Foundation's 9.10% max local rate.
| State sales tax rate | 2.9% |
| Average local rate | 4.99% |
| Average combined rate | 7.89% |
| Highest combined rate | 12% |
| Groceries | Exempt |
Colorado sales tax examples
| Price | State tax only | Tax at 7.89% | Total at 7.89% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.29 | $0.79 | $10.79 |
| $50 | $1.45 | $3.95 | $53.95 |
| $100 | $2.90 | $7.89 | $107.89 |
| $500 | $14.50 | $39.45 | $539.45 |
| $1,000 | $29.00 | $78.90 | $1,078.90 |
Also see the Colorado paycheck calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Colorado?
The Colorado state sales tax rate is 2.9%. Local taxes add an average of 4.99%, for an average combined rate of 7.89%; the highest combined rate in the state is 12%.
Are groceries taxed in Colorado?
Groceries are exempt from the Colorado state sales tax, although local sales taxes may still apply.
How do I calculate sales tax in Colorado?
Multiply the price by the combined rate. At the average combined rate of 7.89%, a $100 purchase adds $7.89 in tax for a total of $107.89.