Colorado Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax in Colorado using the 2.9% statewide base rate. Add tax to a pre-tax price, or work backward to find the tax inside a total. Colorado has the lowest statewide base rate, but home-rule cities and counties add a lot — combined rates often reach 7–9%. You can change the rate above to match your exact local rate.
Colorado Sales Tax Calculator
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How It Works
Colorado’s statewide base sales tax rate is 2.9%. To add tax, the calculator multiplies the price by 2.9% and adds it to give the total. To remove it, it divides the total by 1.0290 to recover the pre-tax price and reveal the tax portion. Colorado has the lowest statewide base rate, but home-rule cities and counties add a lot — combined rates often reach 7–9%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Colorado?
Colorado’s statewide base sales tax rate is 2.9%. Colorado has the lowest statewide base rate, but home-rule cities and counties add a lot — combined rates often reach 7–9%.
How do I calculate 2.9% sales tax in Colorado?
Multiply the price by 2.9% and add it. For example, a $100 purchase plus 2.9% Colorado sales tax is $2.90 tax, for a total of $102.90.
Why might my actual rate be higher than 2.9%?
The 2.9% figure is the state base rate only. Colorado has the lowest statewide base rate, but home-rule cities and counties add a lot — combined rates often reach 7–9%. Enter your exact combined rate in the calculator for a precise result at your location.