Colorado Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
The Colorado sales tax rate is 2.9% at the state level. Adding the 4.99% average local rate gives a combined 7.89%. On a $100 purchase that is about $7.89 in tax, for $107.89 total. Enter any amount below.
What is the Colorado sales tax rate in 2026?
The Colorado state rate is 2.9%. With an average local rate of 4.99%, the combined average is 7.89%.
How much tax on a $100 purchase?
About $7.89 at the combined 7.89% rate. Your $100 item costs roughly $107.89.
Where does Colorado rank nationally?
Colorado ranks #16 of 47 taxing states by combined rate. That is 0.36% above the 7.53% US average.
Are local rates included?
Yes. This calculator uses the state rate plus the population-weighted average local rate. Your exact city or county rate may differ.
How does sales tax work in Colorado?
Colorado charges a 2.9% state sales tax on most retail goods. Many cities and counties add a local tax on top. The population-weighted average local rate is 4.99%.
That brings the typical combined rate to 7.89%. Your real rate depends on the exact city or county. The calculator above uses the state plus average local rate.
What does Colorado sales tax cost on common purchases?
| Purchase | State (2.9%) | Avg local (4.99%) | Total tax | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $2.90 | $4.99 | $7.89 | $107.89 |
| $1,000 | $29.00 | $49.90 | $78.90 | $1,078.90 |
| $30,000 car | $870.00 | $1,497.00 | $2,367.00 | $32,367.00 |
How do you calculate Colorado sales tax by hand?
- Take the pre-tax price of your item.
- Multiply it by the combined rate of 7.89% (2.9% state + 4.99% local).
- Add that tax to the price to get your total.
- To reverse it, divide the total by 1.0789.
How is car and vehicle sales tax handled in Colorado?
Vehicles are generally taxed at the same 7.89% combined rate, applied to the purchase price. A $30,000 car costs about $2,367.00 in tax. Trade-in credits and county rules can change the figure.
How do you remove sales tax from a total (reverse calculation)?
Switch the calculator to reverse mode. It divides the tax-included total by 1.0789 to recover the pre-tax price. This is how you find the base price on a receipt.