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title: "Connecticut Sales Tax Calculator (6.35% Average Rate) | TaxWren"
description: "Connecticut's state sales tax rate is 6.35%. With local taxes averaging 0%, the typical combined rate is 6.35%, ranked 33 of 51. Add or remove Connecticut sales tax from any amount. Rates as of July 1, 2026."
url: https://taxwren.com/sales-tax-calculator/connecticut
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2026 tax year · updated Oct 10, 2026

# Connecticut sales tax calculator

Connecticut's state sales tax rate is 6.35%. With local taxes averaging 0%, the typical combined rate is 6.35%, ranked 33 of 51.

Total with tax

$106.35

Combined rate 6.35%

- Price before tax: $100.00
- State sales tax (6.35%): $6.35
- Local sales tax (0%): $0.00
- Total sales tax: $6.35

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.

## Connecticut sales tax on common amounts

At the average combined rate of 6.35%.

| Price | Sales tax | Total |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $10.00 | $0.64 | $10.64 |
| $50.00 | $3.18 | $53.18 |
| $100.00 | $6.35 | $106.35 |
| $500.00 | $31.75 | $531.75 |
| $1,000.00 | $63.50 | $1,063.50 |
| $5,000.00 | $317.50 | $5,317.50 |

## Connecticut vs. neighboring states

| State | State rate | Avg. local | Combined |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [New York](/sales-tax-calculator/new-york) | 4% | 4.54% | 8.54% |
| [Rhode Island](/sales-tax-calculator/rhode-island) | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| Connecticut | 6.35% | 0% | 6.35% |
| [Massachusetts](/sales-tax-calculator/massachusetts) | 6.25% | 0% | 6.25% |

Rates as of July 1, 2026: [Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates](https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/2026-sales-tax-rates-midyear/). Local rates vary by city and county; check with the [Connecticut revenue department](https://portal.ct.gov/drs) for an exact address.

## Connecticut sales tax FAQ

### What is the sales tax rate in Connecticut?

Connecticut's state sales tax rate is 6.35%. With local taxes averaging 0%, the typical combined rate is 6.35%, ranked 33 of 51.

### How much is the sales tax on $100 in Connecticut?

About $6.35 at the average combined rate of 6.35%, so $100 becomes $106.35. Your city's rate may be higher or lower.

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