How the Prince Edward Island Sales Tax Calculator Works
This calculator applies PEI's 15% HST (5% federal + 10% provincial) to standard retail purchases. The heating oil rebate and children's clothing rebate are not built into this tool — for those specific categories, the effective rate is 5% (federal only), applied automatically at the point of sale by the merchant.
- Standard calculation: Enter the before-tax amount. Whether you're shopping in Charlottetown or Summerside, the calculator applies the flat 15% HST to show your total out-of-pocket cost.
- Reverse calculation (tax included): Turn on “Amount includes tax?”. Enter the final amount you paid, and the calculator works backward to separate the 15% HST from the original pre-tax price.
Understanding HST in PEI
The HST combines the 5% federal rate and 10% provincial rate. PEI is known for providing immediate point-of-sale rebates on home heating oil, a crucial energy source on the island.
PEI's heating oil rebate is applied automatically by the fuel supplier — consumers do not file a claim. The 10% provincial portion is simply not charged on residential deliveries. However, commercial properties do not qualify and pay the full 15% HST on heating fuel. For electricity, wood pellets, and all other energy sources, the full 15% HST applies with no point-of-sale relief.
- HST (Federal Portion): 5%
- HST (Provincial Portion): 10%
- Total: 15%
Retailers in Prince Edward Island display prices before tax. You must factor in the additional 15% HST when bringing your items to the register. To easily extract the tax amount from a paid receipt, use our 'Amount includes tax?' 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.
Like most of its Atlantic Canadian neighbors, Prince Edward Island applies a combined 15% HST rate, which is currently the highest sales tax tier in the country.
| 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 Prince Edward Island (before tax and tax included)
The exact calculation formula in Prince Edward Island is: Total = Amount × 1.15. Example: a $200 appliance repair in Charlottetown costs $230 (200 × 1.15). A residential heating oil delivery of $500 effectively costs only $525 (500 × 1.05) due to the 10% provincial rebate. To reverse any standard 15% HST receipt, divide the total by 1.15.
Total including tax = Before-tax amount × (1 + 15%)
Before-tax amount = Total including tax ÷ (1 + 15%)
Rules & Exemptions
- Residential heating oil receives an immediate rebate of the 10% provincial portion, leaving only a 5% effective tax.
- Children’s clothing is exempt from the 10% provincial tax, and physical books are taxed at only 5%.
- Used vehicles are taxed at 15% on the greater of the purchase price or the book value.
FAQ - PEI 2026
What is the tax on heating oil?
You pay only 5% GST. The 10% provincial portion is rebated instantly at the point of sale.
Is electricity taxed?
Yes, electricity bills are subject to the full 15% HST, unlike heating oil.
Do I pay tax on campground fees?
Yes, short-term campsite rentals (less than one month) are subject to the 15% HST.
