Financial Tool

Discount Calculator

Calculate the final sale price and total savings. Perfect for Black Friday shopping, clearance sales, and coupon stacking.

Original Price ($)

Discount (%)

Σ The Formula

Final Price = Original Price × (1 - Discount% / 100)

Real World Examples

Standard Sale

$200 item with 30% off: Final = $140, Save $60

Clearance Deal

$50 item with 75% off: Final = $12.50, Save $37.50

Small Discount

$150 item with 15% off: Final = $127.50, Save $22.50

Half Price Event

$80 item with 50% off: Final = $40, Save $40

# About This Calculator

The Discount Calculator is your essential shopping companion, designed to instantly reveal the final price of any item after a percentage reduction. Whether you're browsing online sales, standing in a store aisle during Black Friday, or calculating employee discounts, accurate math ensures you never overspend or miss a great deal.

How Discount Calculations Work

Retailers use discounts to drive sales, but the varied labeling (e.g., "25% Off", "Save $20") can be confusing. This tool standardizes the calculation:

Percentage Off: The most common type. You pay a percentage of the original price. E.g. at 20% off, you pay 80%.
Dollar Amount Off: A fixed reduction. If a $50 item is "$10 off", that's mathematically equivalent to a 20% discount.
Stacking Coupons: Applying multiple discounts (like a store sale + a coupon) requires sequential calculation, not simple addition.

The Math Behind the Savings

Final Price = Original Price × (1 - (Discount % / 100))

Logic: If an item is 30% off, you are technically paying 70% of its value. Multiplying the original price by 0.70 gives you the answer in one step.

Smart Shopping Tips

Ignore the "Percent" Hype

A "50% off" deal isn't good if the original price was inflated. Always check the final dollar amount compared to other stores.

Check for Price Matching

Many stores will match a competitor's final price, potentially saving you shipping costs or waiting time.

How To Use

Enter the Original Price of the item (ticket price).
Enter the Discount Percentage (e.g., 20 for 20% off).
Click Calculate Savings to see your final cost and total money saved.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate double discounts (e.g. 20% off + extra 10%)?+

Do NOT add them (it's not 30% off!). Apply them one by one. Take 20% off the original price first. Then, take 10% off that NEW lower price. The total savings will be slightly less than 30%.

What does 'Up to 70% Off' mean?+

This is a marketing tactic. It means at least ONE item is 70% off, but most items might only be 20-30% off. Always check the specific tag for the item you want.

How do I find the original price from the sale price?+

Divide the sale price by (1 - discount rate). For example, if you paid $80 after a 20% discount: $80 / 0.80 = $100 original price.

Is 'Buy One Get One Free' better than '50% Off'?+

Mathentically, they are the same IF you buy two identical items. However, 50% off is generally better because you aren't forced to buy two items to get the deal.

Do discounts apply to tax?+

Generally, no. Sales tax is usually calculated on the discounted price (the price you actually pay), which saves you even more money! However, manufacturer rebates are sometimes taxed on the full price depending on state law.

What is a 'markup' vs. a 'discount'?+

A discount reduces the price for the consumer. A markup increases the cost from wholesale to retail. Stores markup items first, then discount them later.