Wisconsin Sales Tax Calculator

Wisconsin sales tax is 5% statewide, according to the state’s own tax page (checked November 8, 2026). The state’s rate chart lists county and city tax rates beside the state rate. On a $200.00 price at 5%, the state tax is $10.00 and the total is $210.00.

Maintained by Archie Chang · Rate checked November 8, 2026 · Methodology & sources

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Starts at 0. Local rates are not built in: look yours up on the state’s official rate tool and type it here.

Tax and total

Total with tax

$105.00

Combined rate 5%

Price before tax$100.00
Wisconsin state sales tax, 5%$5.00
Local tax you entered$0.00
Total with tax$105.00

The tax rounds half up to the cent. A seller’s own rounding rules and any items taxed at other rates can change the final charge.

FedRateCalc is not a tax agency and this is not tax advice. The state tax agency’s own rate page and lookup tool are authoritative, and a seller’s receipt shows the tax actually charged.

Wisconsin rate and local taxes

Statewide rate: 5%. The page does not state when the rate took effect.

The state’s rate chart lists county and city tax rates beside the state rate. This site does not show an average local rate because no official source publishes one.

Official page: Wisconsin tax agency page.

Worked example

A $200.00 purchase at the 5% state rate: $200.00 × 5% = $10.00 of state tax, so the total is $200.00 + $10.00 = $210.00 before any local tax. To work backward from a total that includes tax, divide it by 1 plus the combined rate.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Wisconsin sales tax rate?

The statewide rate on Wisconsin’s official page is 5%. It was checked on November 8, 2026; rates change, so confirm on the state page before filing.

Does Wisconsin have local sales taxes?

The state’s rate chart lists county and city tax rates beside the state rate.

How do I find the price before tax from a Wisconsin total?

Divide the total by 1 plus the combined rate as a decimal. At 5% and no local tax, a total of $210.00 divided by 1.05 is $200.00 before tax.

Where is the official Wisconsin rate page?

The page this calculator’s rate comes from is https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/FAQS/pcs-taxrates.aspx.

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Data source: Wisconsin tax agency sales tax page, compiled by FedRateCalc.

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