Sales Tax Calculator — Milwaukee, WI
Calculate sales tax in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Find local and state tax rates.
Updated April 2026Calculate Sales Tax in Wisconsin
Tax Breakdown
Tax Details
Wisconsin Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
5.00%
Avg. Local Rate
0.44%
Combined Rate
5.44%
Local rates vary by city and county. The combined rate shown uses the statewide average local rate.
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are exempt from sales tax
- • Clothing is subject to sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Sales Tax Examples in Wisconsin
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.36 | $26.36 |
| $100.00 | $5.44 | $105.44 |
| $500.00 | $27.20 | $527.20 |
| $1,000.00 | $54.40 | $1,054.40 |
Based on the average combined state + local rate of 5.44%.
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