Centennial Sales Tax Calculator
The combined sales tax rate in Centennial, Colorado is 6.75% in 2026 — a 2.9% Colorado state rate plus 3.85% in local add-ons. That is the 3rd lowest rate of the 41 Colorado cities we track, and it runs below Colorado's 7.86% average. On a $100 purchase that's $6.75 in tax for a $106.75 total.
$100.00 total
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Centennial sales tax rate in 2026
Centennial charges a combined sales tax rate of 6.75%: the Colorado statewide base of 2.9% plus 3.85% in city and county add-ons. Centennial is in Arapahoe County. Centennial administers its own sales tax (home-rule); the combined rate shown is published by the Colorado Department of Revenue for information.
That local add-on is set by Centennial and the taxing districts that overlap it, which is why neighboring cities in Colorado can charge a different total even a few miles apart.
Centennial vs the rest of Colorado
At 6.75%, Centennial runs below Colorado's 7.86% statewide average combined rate by 1.11%. Among the 41 Colorado cities we track by combined rate, Centennial ranks the 3rd lowest.
That makes Centennial comparatively light on sales tax for Colorado, though it's still well above zero.
Sales tax examples in Centennial
At Centennial's 6.75% combined rate:
$100 → $6.75 tax, $106.75 total · $1,000 → $67.50 tax, $1,067.50 total · $25,000 car purchase → $1,687 tax, $26,687 total.
Working backwards: a $1,070.00 receipt total in Centennial means the pre-tax price was $1,002.34 and $67.66 was tax — use “Remove tax” mode above to reverse any total instantly.
A note on Centennial's exact rate
The 6.75% rate applies within Centennial's official city limits as published by Colorado DOR — Sales & Use Tax Rate Lookup (DR 1002). Addresses with a Centennial mailing address but outside the incorporated city line — a common situation on the edges of any city — can fall under a different, usually lower, rate.
For an address-exact rate, use the official lookup tool: Colorado DOR — Sales & Use Tax Rate Lookup (DR 1002). This calculator pre-fills the published city-limits rate as a reliable starting point.
Centennial sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Centennial, Colorado?
Centennial's combined sales tax rate is 6.75% in 2026 — 2.9% Colorado state tax plus 3.85% in local add-ons. That's the 3rd lowest rate of the 41 Colorado cities we track.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Centennial?
At Centennial's 6.75% rate, sales tax on a $100 purchase is $6.75, for a $106.75 total.
How much sales tax will I pay on a $25,000 car in Centennial?
At Centennial's 6.75% combined rate, sales tax on a $25,000 vehicle purchase is about $1,687, for a $26,687 total before any trade-in credit or registration fees.
Is Centennial's sales tax higher or lower than the Colorado average?
Centennial runs below Colorado's 7.86% statewide average by 1.11%, ranking the 3rd lowest of the 41 Colorado cities we track.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in Centennial?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $1,070.00 total in Centennial works back to a $1,002.34 pre-tax price and $67.66 of tax. Use “Remove tax” mode above to do this automatically.
Does Centennial's sales tax rate apply everywhere in the Centennial area?
The 6.75% rate applies within Centennial's official city limits. Nearby addresses outside the incorporated boundary can be taxed at a different rate — check Colorado DOR — Sales & Use Tax Rate Lookup (DR 1002) for an address-exact figure.
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