How the Manitoba Sales Tax Calculator Works
This calculator applies Manitoba's 5% GST (CRA) and 7% RST/PST (Manitoba Finance) simultaneously on the pre-tax amount. Both taxes appear as separate line items on Manitoba receipts — look for 'GST' and 'RST' or 'PST' on your bill to verify the correct amounts were charged.
- Standard calculation: Enter the before-tax amount. Whether you are shopping in Winnipeg, Brandon, or Steinbach, the calculator applies the 5% GST and the 7% PST (Manitoba's provincial tax) to show your final cost.
- Reverse calculation (tax included): Turn on “Amount includes tax?”. Enter the final receipt total, and the tool works backward to separate the base price from the combined 12% GST/PST portion.
Understanding GST and PST in Manitoba
Manitoba uses a dual tax system. The 7% PST applies to most tangible goods and an increasing number of services, including insurance, telecommunications, and digital cloud services.
Manitoba's RST (Retail Sales Tax) applies to insurance premiums at 7%, distinguishing it from provinces where insurance is typically exempt from provincial sales tax. Businesses must maintain two separate registrations — with CRA for GST and with Manitoba Finance for RST — and file each return independently. This dual-filing model adds administrative overhead compared to HST provinces, where one CRA return covers everything.
- GST (Federal Portion): 5%
- PST (Provincial Portion): 7%
- Total: 12%
In Manitoba, sticker prices in retail stores are shown before tax. You must manually account for the 12% markup at the checkout register. To find the original price from a tax-inclusive bill, use our 'Amount includes tax?' reverse calculation feature.
This table provides an overview of Canada's sales tax rates for 2026, broken down by province and
territory. It shows how the GST combines with provincial taxes - including
HST, PST, and QST - to determine the total sales tax rate applied to purchases across Canada.
The Total column reflects the combined tax rate consumers typically pay at checkout, helping
individuals and
businesses quickly estimate the final cost of goods and services depending on location.
At a combined rate of 12%, Manitoba's sales tax matches British Columbia's standard rate, providing a balanced tax environment between the lower rates of the West and higher rates of the East.
| Province / territory |
GST / HST |
PST |
QST |
Total |
| Alberta (AB) |
5% |
0% |
- |
5% |
| British Columbia (BC) |
5% |
7% |
- |
12% |
| Manitoba (MB) |
5% |
7% |
- |
12% |
| New Brunswick (NB) |
15% |
- |
- |
15% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) |
15% |
- |
- |
15% |
| Nova Scotia (NS) |
14% |
- |
- |
14% |
| Northwest Territories (NT) |
5% |
0% |
- |
5% |
| Nunavut (NU) |
5% |
0% |
- |
5% |
| Ontario (ON) |
13% |
- |
- |
13% |
| Prince Edward Island (PE) |
15% |
- |
- |
15% |
| Quebec (QC) |
5% |
- |
9.975% |
14.975% |
| Saskatchewan (SK) |
5% |
6% |
- |
11% |
| Yukon (YT) |
5% |
0% |
- |
5% |
Rates shown are based
on the most commonly applied public tax rates and may vary for certain goods, services,
or tax-exempt situations.
How to calculate sales tax in Manitoba (before tax and tax included)
The exact calculation formula in Manitoba is: Total = Amount × 1.12. Example: a $300 television in Winnipeg costs $336 after tax ($15 GST + $21 RST). To find the pre-tax price from a $336 receipt, divide by 1.12 to get exactly $300.
Total including tax = Before-tax amount × (1 + 12%)
Before-tax amount = Total including tax ÷ (1 + 12%)
Rules & Exemptions
- Baby items (diapers, strollers) and children’s clothing costing $150 or less are exempt from the 7% PST.
- Electricity and piped gas for home heating are generally exempt from the PST.
- Starting Jan 1, 2026, Manitoba expanded its 7% PST to cover cloud computing services and software subscriptions.
FAQ - Manitoba 2026
What is the difference between PST and RST?
They are functionally the same. While the provincial government officially uses the term 'Retail Sales Tax' (RST), it is commonly referred to as PST across Canada.
Do I pay tax on private used car sales?
Yes. Even in a private sale between individuals, the buyer must pay the 7% PST on the vehicle's book value.
Are streaming services taxed?
Yes, Manitoba charges the 7% PST on digital subscriptions like Netflix and Disney+, as well as cloud computing services (SaaS) starting in 2026.
