Combined sales tax rate
5.5%
City of Madison, Dane County
What makes up the rate
- State5%
- County0.5%
Sales tax calculator
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Tax $5.50 · Total $105.50
Good to know
- 5% state + 0.5% Dane County tax (effective April 1991).
- No city sales tax (City of Milwaukee is the only Wisconsin municipality with one).
- DOR guidance last updated 01/16/2026.
Madison vs nearby cities
- Madison5.5%
- Green Bay5.5%
Other Local City Network guides in the same state, nearest first.
Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Madison?
5.5% for most purchases, effective April 1, 1991, per the Wisconsin DOR Tax Rates FAQ and county sales tax rate chart.
What makes up the Madison sales tax?
State 5%, County 0.5%.
How much tax is on a $100 purchase in Madison?
$5.50 on a $100 purchase, for a total of $105.50.
Where does this rate come from?
Wisconsin DOR Tax Rates FAQ and county sales tax rate chart. Rates can differ at some addresses (special districts) and for some items; check the official source for a specific address.
Source: Wisconsin DOR Tax Rates FAQ and county sales tax rate chart, effective April 1, 1991; checked 2026-11-07. Not tax advice.