Sales tax United States · Rates as of 1 July 2026
Colorado Sales Tax Rate (2026)
Colorado sales tax is 2.9% statewide; with city and county taxes the average combined rate is 7.89%. Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
Colorado sales tax calculator
Your exact rate depends on the city and county of the sale; enter it above if you know it.
How Colorado sales tax works
Colorado has the lowest state rate of any state that charges sales tax (2.9%), but home-rule cities set and collect their own taxes on top.
To calculate it, multiply the price by the rate: tax = price × 7.89 ÷ 100. A $40 purchase at the average combined rate carries $3.16 tax, for $43.16 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.0789.
Colorado sales tax on common amounts
| Price | Tax at 2.9% (state) | Tax at 7.89% | Total at 7.89% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.29 | $0.79 | $10.79 |
| $25.00 | $0.73 | $1.97 | $26.97 |
| $50.00 | $1.45 | $3.95 | $53.95 |
| $100.00 | $2.90 | $7.89 | $107.89 |
| $250.00 | $7.25 | $19.73 | $269.72 |
| $500.00 | $14.50 | $39.45 | $539.45 |
| $1,000.00 | $29.00 | $78.90 | $1,078.90 |
Colorado vs neighbouring states
| State | State rate | Avg. combined | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 2.9% | 7.89% | $7.89 |
| Wyoming | 4% | 5.39% | $5.39 |
| Nebraska | 5.5% | 6.98% | $6.98 |
| Kansas | 6.5% | 8.71% | $8.71 |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% | 9.06% | $9.06 |
| New Mexico | 4.88% | 7.68% | $7.68 |
| Utah | 6.1% | 7.42% | $7.42 |
States with a similar sales tax to Colorado
Comparing places to shop, work or move? These states have the closest average combined rate to Colorado's 7.89%.
- Minnesota sales tax (8.14%)
- Texas sales tax (8.2%)
- Georgia sales tax (7.56%)
- Nevada sales tax (8.24%)
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%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Colorado?
At the state rate, $2.90 (total $102.90). At the average combined rate, $7.89 (total $107.89).
How do I calculate Colorado sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. Example: $50 × 7.89% = $3.95. To remove tax from a total, divide by (1 + rate): $100 ÷ 1.0789 = $92.69 before tax.
Is Colorado sales tax high?
Colorado ranks #16 of 50 states for average combined sales tax (1 = highest). The population-weighted US average combined rate is about 7.5%.
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (rates as of 1 July 2026; local rates are population-weighted averages).
- State departments of revenue for statewide rates and exemptions.
Rates change. Always confirm the exact rate for a specific address with the relevant tax authority before filing or invoicing.