Nova Scotia Sales Tax Calculator
Canada
Nova Scotia 15% HST
Add or remove Nova Scotia sales tax on any purchase. Pre-set to the 15% Nova Scotia rate, with the GST and provincial breakdown.
Enter amount and province
HST — 15% total.
Work backwards from a receipt total.
Sales tax (15%)
$15.00
Nova Scotia
Price before tax
$100.00
Net amount
Total price
$115.00
What you pay
Tax breakdown
| GST (federal, 5%) | $5.00 |
| Provincial part of HST (10%) | $10.00 |
| Total tax | $15.00 |
Nova Scotia charges 15% HST (a combined federal + provincial tax). Some goods (basic groceries, some essentials) are zero-rated or exempt.
Sales tax in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia charges 15% HST on most goods and services, for a combined 15% at the register. HST bundles the federal GST and the provincial tax into one rate, so you see a single line on your receipt. Basic groceries and certain essentials are usually zero-rated or exempt.
How to use this calculator
Enter your pre-tax price to see the Nova Scotia sales tax and total. Have a receipt and want the pre-tax amount? Switch to “Remove tax from a total” and enter what you paid. You can also change the province in the dropdown to compare rates across Canada.
FAQs
What is the sales tax rate in Nova Scotia?
Nova Scotia charges 15% HST, for a combined 15% on most goods and services. Enter your price above to see the tax and total.
How do I calculate Nova Scotia sales tax?
Multiply the pre-tax price by 15% (0.15) and add it to the price. To work backwards from a receipt total, switch to "Remove tax from a total".
What is HST?
HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) combines the 5% federal GST and the provincial portion into a single 15% tax in Nova Scotia.