Ontario sales tax calculator
Ontario charges 13% HST — a combined 13%. Add it to any price, or work backwards from a tax-included total.
Total with tax in Ontario
$113.00
Subtotal$100.00
HST (13%)$13.00
Total (13%)$113.00
Sales tax across Canada
| Province | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | HST | 15% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | HST | 15% |
| Prince Edward Island | HST | 15% |
| Quebec | GST + QST | 14.975% |
| Nova Scotia | HST | 14% |
| Ontario | HST | 13% |
| British Columbia | GST + PST | 12% |
| Manitoba | GST + RST | 12% |
| Saskatchewan | GST + PST | 11% |
| Alberta | GST only | 5% |
| Northwest Territories | GST only | 5% |
| Nunavut | GST only | 5% |
| Yukon | GST only | 5% |
The short answer
Sales tax in Ontario is 13% (13% HST). Multiply any price by 1.13000 to get the total.
Ontario sales tax on common amounts
| Price before tax | Tax (13%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.30 | $11.30 |
| $50.00 | $6.50 | $56.50 |
| $100.00 | $13.00 | $113.00 |
| $500.00 | $65.00 | $565.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $130.00 | $1,130.00 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Ontario?
Ontario charges 13% HST, for a combined rate of 13%. On a $100 purchase that means $13.00 in tax, for a total of $113.00.
Does Ontario charge PST?
No. Ontario uses the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), which blends the federal GST and the provincial portion into a single 13% rate.
How do I remove sales tax from a total in Ontario?
Divide the total by 1.13000. For example, a $113.00 total works back to exactly $100.00 before tax.
Other provinces
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“Ontario Sales Tax Calculator (13%) — VaultNerd” — VaultNerd, https://www.vaultnerd.com/tools/sales-tax-calculator/ontario, updated August 2026.
Sources
- CRA — GST/HST rates by province
- Ontario provincial sales tax rate schedule