Wisconsin Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
The Wisconsin sales tax rate is 5% at the state level. Adding the 0.72% average local rate gives a combined 5.72%. On a $100 purchase that is about $5.72 in tax, for $105.72 total. Enter any amount below.
What is the Wisconsin sales tax rate in 2026?
The Wisconsin state rate is 5%. With an average local rate of 0.72%, the combined average is 5.72%.
How much tax on a $100 purchase?
About $5.72 at the combined 5.72% rate. Your $100 item costs roughly $105.72.
Where does Wisconsin rank nationally?
Wisconsin ranks #43 of 47 taxing states by combined rate. That is 1.81% below the 7.53% US average.
Are local rates included?
Yes. This calculator uses the state rate plus the population-weighted average local rate. Your exact city or county rate may differ.
How does sales tax work in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin charges a 5% state sales tax on most retail goods. Many cities and counties add a local tax on top. The population-weighted average local rate is 0.72%.
That brings the typical combined rate to 5.72%. Your real rate depends on the exact city or county. The calculator above uses the state plus average local rate.
What does Wisconsin sales tax cost on common purchases?
| Purchase | State (5%) | Avg local (0.72%) | Total tax | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $5.00 | $0.72 | $5.72 | $105.72 |
| $1,000 | $50.00 | $7.20 | $57.20 | $1,057.20 |
| $30,000 car | $1,500.00 | $216.00 | $1,716.00 | $31,716.00 |
How do you calculate Wisconsin sales tax by hand?
- Take the pre-tax price of your item.
- Multiply it by the combined rate of 5.72% (5% state + 0.72% local).
- Add that tax to the price to get your total.
- To reverse it, divide the total by 1.0572.
How is car and vehicle sales tax handled in Wisconsin?
Vehicles are generally taxed at the same 5.72% combined rate, applied to the purchase price. A $30,000 car costs about $1,716.00 in tax. Trade-in credits and county rules can change the figure.
How do you remove sales tax from a total (reverse calculation)?
Switch the calculator to reverse mode. It divides the tax-included total by 1.0572 to recover the pre-tax price. This is how you find the base price on a receipt.