Connecticut's statewide sales tax rate is 6.35%, with no local sales taxes on top (Tax Foundation, rates as of July 1, 2026). Add tax to a price or work backward from a receipt below.
Rates are 2026 state rates plus population-weighted average local rates; your city or county may differ, and some items (like groceries) are taxed differently.
Sales tax on common purchases in Connecticut
At the average combined rate of 6.35%, every $100 you spend carries $6.35 in sales tax. Rates are population-weighted averages, so your city or county may differ slightly — enter its exact rate in the calculator for a precise total.
Connecticut sales tax at the average combined rate (6.35%)
Price
Sales tax
Total
$10.00
$0.64
$10.64
$25.00
$1.59
$26.59
$50.00
$3.18
$53.18
$100.00
$6.35
$106.35
$500.00
$31.75
$531.75
$1,000.00
$63.50
$1,063.50
Working backward from a receipt
To find the price before tax, divide the total by 1 plus the rate: in Connecticut, a $100.00 receipt at 6.35% breaks down into $94.03 of merchandise and $5.97 of tax. That is handy for expense reports and for checking a receipt that only shows the total.
Price before tax for tax-inclusive totals in Connecticut (6.35%)
Total paid
Price before tax
Tax included
$10.00
$9.40
$0.60
$25.00
$23.51
$1.49
$50.00
$47.01
$2.99
$100.00
$94.03
$5.97
$500.00
$470.15
$29.85
$1,000.00
$940.29
$59.71
How Connecticut compares with neighboring states
Connecticut's 6.35% state rate ranks 12th of the 50 states and DC, and its combined average ranks 33rd (1st = highest in both). On a $1,000 purchase at average rates, buying in Connecticut instead of New York saves about $21.90 in sales tax.
Sales tax rates in Connecticut and neighboring states (July 1, 2026)
Which goods are taxable differs by state: groceries, prescription drugs and clothing are often exempt or taxed at a reduced rate, while prepared food and general merchandise usually pay the full rate. Check unusual purchases against the state's current rules.