GST calculator (9%)

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Menu price vs what you pay

AmountAdd GSTAdd “++”
$10.00$10.90$11.99
$20.00$21.80$23.98
$50.00$54.50$59.95
$100.00$109.00$119.90
$200.00$218.00$239.80
$500.00$545.00$599.50

Questions

What does “++” mean on a menu?

The price excludes a 10% service charge and 9% GST. GST is charged on top of the service charge, so you pay 19.9% more than the menu price.

Since when is GST 9%?

GST went up from 8% to 9% on 1 January 2024.

Can tourists get GST back?

Tourists can claim GST refunds on goods bought from participating shops (usually $100 or more per receipt), at Changi Airport before departure.

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