Colorado Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate Colorado sales tax — 2.9% state rate plus local. Denver reaches 8.81%.
Did this tool work for you?
How to use this calculator
- 1
Colorado has one of the lowest state sales tax rates (2.9%) but local additions push totals above 8%. Denver charges 2.9% state + 4.31% city + 1.1% RTD + 0.1% cultural = 8.41% (plus additional special district taxes in some areas).
- 2
Select your county/city for the combined state + local rate.
- 3
Groceries and prescription drugs are generally exempt.
Frequently asked questions
What is Denver's sales tax rate?
Denver's combined sales tax is approximately 8.81%: 2.9% state + various local levies. Colorado home-rule cities collect their own sales tax independently from the state — businesses in Denver file with both the state and city separately.
What is exempt from CO sales tax?
Prescription drugs and most grocery food items are generally exempt from CO sales tax.
Colorado Sales Tax Calculator 2024
How to use the colorado sales tax calculator
Use this colorado sales tax calculator to calculate how much sales tax you owe on any purchase in Colorado. Colorado charges a statewide base rate of 4% — local cities and counties add their own levies on top, so the rate you pay depends on where you shop. Common combined rates include Denver — 8.81% (8.81%), Colorado Springs — 8.2% (8.20%), Aurora — 8% (8.00%).
Colorado sales tax by city
Enter your purchase amount and select your city or area. The tool instantly shows the tax amount, pre-tax price, and total. Select 'Remove tax from total' on a receipt to extract how much was tax. Prescription drugs are typically exempt in most states; grocery exemptions vary by state.
When Colorado sales tax applies
Sales tax in Colorado affects everyday shopping, big-ticket purchases, and e-commerce orders. Online sellers shipping to Colorado must collect sales tax (since the South Dakota v. Wayfair ruling). Local rates can change — check the Colorado Department of Revenue for the latest rates. This colorado sales tax calculator uses 2026 rates.
CO sales tax overview
Colorado has one of the lowest state sales tax rates (2.9%) but local additions push totals above 8%. Denver charges 2.9% state + 4.31% city + 1.1% RTD + 0.1% cultural = 8.41% (plus additional special district taxes in some areas).
Learn more from an authoritative source:
InvestopediaCompound Interest Calculator
Calculate how your investment or savings grows over time with the power of compounding.
Simple Interest Calculator
Calculate simple interest, total amount, and interest earned using principal, rate, and time.
ROI Calculator
Calculate return on investment, net profit, and annualised ROI for any investment.
CAGR Calculator
Calculate Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for investments, revenue, or any metric over time.
Results are estimates for informational purposes only and do not constitute professional financial, medical, legal, or technical advice. Read full disclaimer →