Sales tax United States · Rates as of 1 July 2026
Wisconsin Sales Tax Rate (2026)
Wisconsin sales tax is 5% statewide; with city and county taxes the average combined rate is 5.72%. Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
Wisconsin sales tax calculator
Your exact rate depends on the city and county of the sale; enter it above if you know it.
How Wisconsin sales tax works
Wisconsin charges 5% statewide and most counties add a 0.5% county tax.
To calculate it, multiply the price by the rate: tax = price × 5.72 ÷ 100. A $40 purchase at the average combined rate carries $2.29 tax, for $42.29 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.0572.
Wisconsin sales tax on common amounts
| Price | Tax at 5% (state) | Tax at 5.72% | Total at 5.72% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.50 | $0.57 | $10.57 |
| $25.00 | $1.25 | $1.43 | $26.43 |
| $50.00 | $2.50 | $2.86 | $52.86 |
| $100.00 | $5.00 | $5.72 | $105.72 |
| $250.00 | $12.50 | $14.30 | $264.30 |
| $500.00 | $25.00 | $28.60 | $528.60 |
| $1,000.00 | $50.00 | $57.20 | $1,057.20 |
Wisconsin vs neighbouring states
| State | State rate | Avg. combined | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 5% | 5.72% | $5.72 |
| Minnesota | 6.875% | 8.14% | $8.14 |
| Iowa | 6% | 6.94% | $6.94 |
| Illinois | 6.25% | 8.98% | $8.98 |
| Michigan | 6% | 6% | $6.00 |
States with a similar sales tax to Wisconsin
Comparing places to shop, work or move? These states have the closest average combined rate to Wisconsin's 5.72%.
- Virginia sales tax (5.77%)
- Maine sales tax (5.5%)
- District of Columbia sales tax (6%)
- Kentucky sales tax (6%)
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Wisconsin?
The Wisconsin state sales tax rate is 5%. Local taxes add an average of 0.72%, for an average combined rate of 5.72%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Wisconsin?
At the state rate, $5.00 (total $105.00). At the average combined rate, $5.72 (total $105.72).
How do I calculate Wisconsin sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. Example: $50 × 5.72% = $2.86. To remove tax from a total, divide by (1 + rate): $100 ÷ 1.0572 = $94.59 before tax.
Is Wisconsin sales tax high?
Wisconsin ranks #42 of 50 states for average combined sales tax (1 = highest). The population-weighted US average combined rate is about 7.5%.
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (rates as of 1 July 2026; local rates are population-weighted averages).
- State departments of revenue for statewide rates and exemptions.
Rates change. Always confirm the exact rate for a specific address with the relevant tax authority before filing or invoicing.