A tool designed to compute the total cost of a purchase within the province of Ontario by adding the applicable sales tax to the pre-tax price. For example, if an item is priced at $100 before tax, the calculator determines the tax amount and adds it to the initial price to yield the final cost.
The employment of such a resource offers numerous advantages, including enhanced financial planning and budgeting. Its use provides clarity in understanding the total expenditure associated with goods and services. Historically, manual calculations were prone to error and consumed more time. This automated solution mitigates such issues, promoting accuracy and efficiency.