Sales Taxes Calculator Ontario

How to Use This Calculator

Using our sales taxes calculator is simple. Follow these steps:

1. Enter the pre-tax amount of your purchase in the first field.
2. Select the appropriate tax rate from the dropdown menu. The options include:
• HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) - 13%
• PST (Provincial Sales Tax) - 8%
• GST (Goods and Services Tax) - 5%
3. Click the Calculate button to see the results.
4. Review the breakdown of your purchase including the tax amount and total cost.

The calculator will display the tax amount and the total cost including tax. You can also see a visual breakdown of the costs in the chart below the results.

Ontario Sales Tax Rates

Ontario has several sales tax rates that apply to different types of goods and services. The main rates are:

• HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) - 13% - Applies to most goods and services sold in Ontario.
• PST (Provincial Sales Tax) - 8% - Applies to certain goods and services, such as groceries and prescription drugs.
• GST (Goods and Services Tax) - 5% - Applies to most goods and services sold in Ontario, but is often combined with the PST to form the HST.

Note that some goods and services may be exempt from sales tax in Ontario. For example, basic foodstuffs, prescription drugs, and medical supplies are often subject to the lower PST rate.

How Sales Taxes Work in Ontario

Sales taxes in Ontario are collected on most goods and services sold to consumers. The main types of sales taxes in Ontario are:

• HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) - This is the most common sales tax in Ontario, combining the federal GST and provincial PST into a single rate of 13%.
• PST (Provincial Sales Tax) - This is a provincial sales tax that applies to certain goods and services, such as groceries and prescription drugs. The PST rate is 8%.
• GST (Goods and Services Tax) - This is a federal sales tax that applies to most goods and services sold in Canada. The GST rate is 5%.

When you make a purchase in Ontario, the seller will add the appropriate sales tax to the price of the goods or services. The total amount you pay will be the pre-tax amount plus the sales tax.

Worked Examples

Let's look at a few examples to see how the sales taxes calculator works in practice.

Example 1: HST Calculation

Suppose you buy a pair of shoes that cost $100 before tax. The HST rate in Ontario is 13%.

Using the formula:

Tax Amount = $100 × 13% = $13

Total Cost = $100 + $13 = $113

So, the total cost of the shoes, including HST, would be $113.

Example 2: PST Calculation

Suppose you buy a prescription drug that costs $50 before tax. The PST rate in Ontario is 8%.

Using the same formula:

Tax Amount = $50 × 8% = $4

Total Cost = $50 + $4 = $54

So, the total cost of the prescription drug, including PST, would be $54.

Example 3: GST Calculation

Suppose you buy a service, such as a haircut, that costs $30 before tax. The GST rate in Ontario is 5%.

Using the same formula:

Tax Amount = $30 × 5% = $1.50

Total Cost = $30 + $1.50 = $31.50

So, the total cost of the haircut, including GST, would be $31.50.