Denver. Taxation. Sales tax Recession to cost Denver $5.5 million in lost sales tax revenue. RMN Mr 5, 1975 p.1,20 Tooley group's claim of decline in sales tax revenues said to be in error.. Post Je 13, 1975 p.78 Convenience food stores in metro area charging too much tax. RMN F 20, 1977 p.b Sales tax receipts rise 12% in 1977. Post Ja 5, 1978 p.3 ° No state food tax in Denver since Ja,l and review of other areas. RMNN Ja 6, 1980 p.6