In the province of Ontario, consumers pay harmonized sales tax (HST) of 13%. If an item costs $179 in Ontario, you will pay a total of $_____ at the register.

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To calculate the total cost with HST, you need to add 13% of the cost of the item to the original price. So, 13% of $179 is $23.27. Adding these together, you get a total of $202.27 at the register.

In the Province of Ontario, Consumers Pay Harmonized Sales Tax