Colorado · Sales Tax
The Colorado state sales tax rate is 2.9%. On a $100 purchase, the tax is $2.90, for a total of $102.90.
| Colorado Sales Tax | Rate | On $100 | On $1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| State base rate | 2.9% | $2.90 | $29.00 |
| Maximum combined | 11.2% | $11.20 | $112.00 |
| Pre-tax from $108.50 total | — | ÷1.0290 |
The state base sales tax rate in Colorado is 2.9%. Denver city and county rate is 8.81%; lowest state base rate in the US. The maximum combined rate (state plus highest local) reaches 11.2%.
Multiply the pre-tax price by 0.0290 (the decimal form of 2.9%). For example, a $250 purchase has a Colorado state sales tax of $7.25, for a total of $257.25. To reverse-calculate: if you have the total and want the pre-tax price, divide the total by 1.0290.
Food and grocery tax rules vary by state. In Colorado, the standard rate of 2.9% applies, though some states exempt grocery staples. Check the Colorado Department of Revenue for specific grocery exemption rules.
The Colorado state rate of 2.9% is below the national median of approximately 6.0%. Combined with local rates, the effective rate in Colorado ranges from 2.9% to 11.2%.