Denver Sales Tax Calculator
The combined sales tax rate in Denver, Colorado is 9.15% in 2026 — a 2.9% Colorado state rate plus 6.25% in local add-ons. That is the 5th highest rate of the 41 Colorado cities we track, and it runs above Colorado's 7.86% average. On a $100 purchase that's $9.15 in tax for a $109.15 total.
$100.00 total
Before tax: $100.00 · Sales tax: $0.00 (0%)
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Denver sales tax rate in 2026
Denver charges a combined sales tax rate of 9.15%: the Colorado statewide base of 2.9% plus 6.25% in city and county add-ons. Denver is in Denver County. Denver 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 Denver and the taxing districts that overlap it, which is why neighboring cities in Colorado can charge a different total even a few miles apart.
Denver vs the rest of Colorado
At 9.15%, Denver runs above Colorado's 7.86% statewide average combined rate by 1.29%. Among the 41 Colorado cities we track by combined rate, Denver ranks the 5th highest.
That puts Denver on the higher end for Colorado — worth double-checking against the official lookup tool if you're quoting a price to a customer or filing a return.
Sales tax examples in Denver
At Denver's 9.15% combined rate:
$100 → $9.15 tax, $109.15 total · $1,000 → $91.50 tax, $1,091.50 total · $25,000 car purchase → $2,287 tax, $27,287 total.
Working backwards: a $1,090.00 receipt total in Denver means the pre-tax price was $998.63 and $91.37 was tax — use “Remove tax” mode above to reverse any total instantly.
A note on Denver's exact rate
The 9.15% rate applies within Denver's official city limits as published by Colorado DOR — Sales & Use Tax Rate Lookup (DR 1002). Addresses with a Denver 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.
Denver sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Denver, Colorado?
Denver's combined sales tax rate is 9.15% in 2026 — 2.9% Colorado state tax plus 6.25% in local add-ons. That's the 5th highest rate of the 41 Colorado cities we track.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Denver?
At Denver's 9.15% rate, sales tax on a $100 purchase is $9.15, for a $109.15 total.
How much sales tax will I pay on a $25,000 car in Denver?
At Denver's 9.15% combined rate, sales tax on a $25,000 vehicle purchase is about $2,287, for a $27,287 total before any trade-in credit or registration fees.
Is Denver's sales tax higher or lower than the Colorado average?
Denver runs above Colorado's 7.86% statewide average by 1.29%, ranking the 5th highest of the 41 Colorado cities we track.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in Denver?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $1,090.00 total in Denver works back to a $998.63 pre-tax price and $91.37 of tax. Use “Remove tax” mode above to do this automatically.
Does Denver's sales tax rate apply everywhere in the Denver area?
The 9.15% rate applies within Denver'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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