Colorado Sales Tax Calculator (7.89% Average Rate)

Colorado sales tax calculator

Colorado's state sales tax rate is 2.9%. With local taxes averaging 4.99% (up to 9.1%), the typical combined rate is 7.89%, ranked 16 of 51.

Total with tax

$107.89

Combined rate 7.895%

Price before tax: $100.00
State sales tax (2.9%): $2.90
Local sales tax (4.995%): $4.99
Total sales tax: $7.89

Rates as of July 1, 2026 from the Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates. Some items (often groceries or medicine) are taxed differently; check your state's rules.

Colorado sales tax on common amounts

At the average combined rate of 7.89%.

Colorado sales tax on common amounts
Price	Sales tax	Total
$10.00	$0.79	$10.79
$50.00	$3.95	$53.95
$100.00	$7.89	$107.89
$500.00	$39.47	$539.47
$1,000.00	$78.95	$1,078.95
$5,000.00	$394.73	$5,394.73

Colorado vs. neighboring states

Sales tax in Colorado and neighboring states
State	State rate	Avg. local	Combined
Oklahoma	4.5%	4.56%	9.06%
Kansas	6.5%	2.21%	8.71%
Colorado	2.9%	4.99%	7.89%
New Mexico	4.88%	2.8%	7.68%
Utah	6.1%	1.32%	7.42%
Nebraska	5.5%	1.48%	6.98%
Wyoming	4%	1.39%	5.39%

Rates as of July 1, 2026: Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates. Local rates vary by city and county; check with the Colorado revenue department for an exact address.

Colorado sales tax FAQ

What is the sales tax rate in Colorado?

Colorado's state sales tax rate is 2.9%. With local taxes averaging 4.99% (up to 9.1%), the typical combined rate is 7.89%, ranked 16 of 51.

How much is the sales tax on $100 in Colorado?

About $7.89 at the average combined rate of 7.89%, so $100 becomes $107.89. Your city's rate may be higher or lower.