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title: "Wisconsin Sales Tax Calculator (5.72% Average Rate) | TaxWren"
description: "Wisconsin's state sales tax rate is 5%. With local taxes averaging 0.72% (up to 2.9%), the typical combined rate is 5.72%, ranked 42 of 51. Add or remove Wisconsin sales tax from any amount. Rates as of July 1, 2026."
url: https://taxwren.com/sales-tax-calculator/wisconsin
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2026 tax year · updated Oct 10, 2026

# Wisconsin sales tax calculator

Wisconsin's state sales tax rate is 5%. With local taxes averaging 0.72% (up to 2.9%), the typical combined rate is 5.72%, ranked 42 of 51.

Total with tax

$105.72

Combined rate 5.72%

- Price before tax: $100.00
- State sales tax (5%): $5.00
- Local sales tax (0.72%): $0.72
- Total sales tax: $5.72

Rates as of July 1, 2026 from the Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates. Some items (often groceries or medicine) are taxed differently; check your state's rules.

## Wisconsin sales tax on common amounts

At the average combined rate of 5.72%.

| Price | Sales tax | Total |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $10.00 | $0.57 | $10.57 |
| $50.00 | $2.86 | $52.86 |
| $100.00 | $5.72 | $105.72 |
| $500.00 | $28.60 | $528.60 |
| $1,000.00 | $57.20 | $1,057.20 |
| $5,000.00 | $286.00 | $5,286.00 |

## Wisconsin vs. neighboring states

| State | State rate | Avg. local | Combined |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Illinois](/sales-tax-calculator/illinois) | 6.25% | 2.73% | 8.98% |
| [Minnesota](/sales-tax-calculator/minnesota) | 6.88% | 1.26% | 8.14% |
| [Iowa](/sales-tax-calculator/iowa) | 6% | 0.94% | 6.94% |
| [Michigan](/sales-tax-calculator/michigan) | 6% | 0% | 6% |
| Wisconsin | 5% | 0.72% | 5.72% |

Rates as of July 1, 2026: [Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates](https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/2026-sales-tax-rates-midyear/). Local rates vary by city and county; check with the [Wisconsin revenue department](https://www.revenue.wi.gov) for an exact address.

## Wisconsin sales tax FAQ

### What is the sales tax rate in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin's state sales tax rate is 5%. With local taxes averaging 0.72% (up to 2.9%), the typical combined rate is 5.72%, ranked 42 of 51.

### How much is the sales tax on $100 in Wisconsin?

About $5.72 at the average combined rate of 5.72%, so $100 becomes $105.72. Your city's rate may be higher or lower.

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