Wisconsin Sales Tax Calculator 2026
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The Wisconsin state sales tax is 5%, and the average shopper pays 5.72% once local taxes are added. Calculate the tax on any purchase, or work backwards from a receipt total.
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Sales tax on $100.00 at 5.72% is $5.72, for a total of $105.72.
Total with tax
$105.72
at 5.72% combined rate
- Sales tax
- $5.72
- Pre-tax price
- $100.00
- State rate
- 5%
- Avg. local rate
- 0.72%
- max 2.9%
Wisconsin sales tax explained
Wisconsin charges a 5% state sales tax. Cities, counties, and special districts add their own rates, up to 2.9% more, so the combined rate depends on where the sale happens. Weighted by population, the average combined rate is 5.72%, ranking #43 of the 50 states and D.C.
Groceries are exempt from sales tax in Wisconsin.
- Most counties add 0.5%; the City of Milwaukee adds 2% (7.9% combined). Groceries are exempt.
Quick reference at 5.72%
| Price | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.43 | $26.43 |
| $100.00 | $5.72 | $105.72 |
| $500.00 | $28.60 | $528.60 |
| $1,500.00 | $85.80 | $1,585.80 |
| $30,000.00 | $1,716.00 | $31,716.00 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Wisconsin?
The Wisconsin state sales tax rate is 5%. Local rates add up to 2.9%, and the average shopper pays a combined 5.72%. That ranks Wisconsin #43 of 51 for average combined rate.
Are groceries taxed in Wisconsin?
Groceries are exempt from sales tax in Wisconsin.
How much is sales tax on a $30,000 car in Wisconsin?
At the average combined rate of 5.72%, tax on a $30,000 purchase would be about $1,716. Many states tax vehicles differently: some apply only the state rate, cap the tax, or allow a trade-in credit. Check the Wisconsin motor vehicle agency for the exact rule.
How do I back out sales tax from a total?
Switch on "I know the total" above, or divide the total by 1 plus the rate. For example, a $108.25 receipt at 8.25% is $100.00 before tax.
Data sources & last verified
Last verified
- Tax Foundation, 2026 Sales Tax Rates, Midyear Update (state and average local rates as of July 1, 2026) (opens in new tab) Retrieved · effective July 1, 2026
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