Wisconsin Sales Tax Calculator
Estimate sales tax in Wisconsin at the average combined rate of 5.72%. Add tax to a price or back it out of a total.
Enter your combined state + local rate. U.S. sales tax rates vary by city and county.
Wisconsin sales tax rate
| State sales tax rate | 5% |
| Average local sales tax rate | 0.72% |
| Average combined rate | 5.72% |
Population-weighted averages as of July 1, 2025 (Tax Foundation). Your exact rate depends on your city and county.
How sales tax works in Wisconsin
Wisconsin charges a statewide rate of 5%. Counties and cities add their own rates on top, which is why the combined total varies by location. The 0.72% figure above is the population-weighted average. To add tax, multiply the price by the rate; to back it out of a tax-inclusive total, divide by 1 plus the rate.
Worked example
A $100 purchase at Wisconsin's average combined rate of 5.72% adds $5.72 in sales tax, for a $105.72 total.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin's statewide rate is 5%. With an average local rate of 0.72%, the typical combined rate is about 5.72%.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Wisconsin?
At the average combined rate of 5.72%, sales tax on a $100 purchase is about $5.72, for a total of $105.72. Your exact rate depends on your city and county.
Why is my local rate different?
Counties and cities in Wisconsin set their own add-on rates, so the total varies by location. 0.72% is the population-weighted average; enter your exact combined rate for a precise figure.
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