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Denver Sales Tax Calculator

Calculate the combined 9.15% general sales tax on a purchase in Denver, then see how the state and local layers combine.

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Denver taxable purchase
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A $100.00 general taxable purchase in Denver produces $9.15 of sales tax using the listed 9.15% state and local layers, for a total of $109.15.

Total with tax

$109.15

Sales tax

$9.15

Combined rate

9.15%
Rate layers
JurisdictionRateTax on this purchase
Colorado2.9%$2.90
RTD and cultural districts1.1%$1.10
Denver5.15%$5.15
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What this rate covers

The 9.15% combined rate is the general Denver rate. Prepared food, short-term vehicle rentals, aviation fuel and retail marijuana use special rates.

Denver sales tax questions

What is the sales tax rate in Denver in 2026?

The combined general sales tax rate used for Denver is 9.15%. The 9.15% combined rate is the general Denver rate. Prepared food, short-term vehicle rentals, aviation fuel and retail marijuana use special rates.

How do I calculate sales tax in Denver?

Multiply the taxable purchase price by 9.15%, then add the tax to the pre-tax price. A $100 general taxable purchase produces $9.15 of tax.

Does every purchase in Denver use the 9.15% rate?

No. The 9.15% combined rate is the general Denver rate. Prepared food, short-term vehicle rentals, aviation fuel and retail marijuana use special rates. Use the linked tax authority or an address-level lookup before filing or charging customers.

Is Denver sales tax based on the seller or delivery address?

Sourcing rules vary by state and transaction type. Remote sales and delivered goods often follow the destination, while some in-state sales use origin-based rules. Confirm the transaction with the linked state or local authority.

Does this calculator file or collect Denver sales tax?

No. It estimates tax on a general purchase. Businesses must use the applicable state or local registration, return and payment system.

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