Discount Calculator

To calculate a discount, multiply the original price by the discount percentage and divide by 100. For example, a 20% discount on $100 is (100 × 20) ÷ 100 = $20 off, making the final price $80. Our calculator does this automatically.

The final price formula is: Final Price = Original Price - (Original Price × Discount % ÷ 100). Alternatively: Final Price = Original Price × (1 - Discount % ÷ 100). For a 25% discount on $200: $200 × (1 - 0.25) = $150.

For multiple discounts, apply them sequentially, not additively. For example, a 20% discount followed by a 10% discount on $100: First discount: $100 × 0.80 = $80. Second discount: $80 × 0.90 = $72. The total discount is 28%, not 30%.

Price per unit discount shows how much you save for each percentage point of discount. For a $100 item with 20% off ($20 savings), the price per unit discount is $20 ÷ 20 = $1 saved per percentage point. This helps compare different discount offers.

To find the original price, divide the discounted price by (1 - discount percentage as a decimal). For example, if an item costs $80 after a 20% discount: $80 ÷ (1 - 0.20) = $80 ÷ 0.80 = $100 original price.

Yes, our discount calculator works for any pricing scenario including wholesale, retail, bulk orders, and promotional pricing. Enter the original wholesale or retail price and the discount percentage to see your savings and final cost.

To compare discounts, calculate the final price for each offer. A 30% discount on $150 ($105 final) is better than 25% off $140 ($105 final) even though the second has a lower original price. Always compare final prices, not just percentages.

A discount reduces the price from the original amount (e.g., 20% off $100 = $80). A markup increases the cost price to set the selling price (e.g., 20% markup on $100 cost = $120 selling price). They use different base values for calculation.

Seasonal sales typically offer 20-50% discounts on regular merchandise, while clearance sales can reach 50-80% off to clear inventory. Use our calculator to quickly determine final prices during sales events and identify the best bargains.

Yes, always apply discounts before calculating tax. First, find the discounted price using our calculator. Then multiply the discounted price by (1 + tax rate). For a $100 item with 20% discount and 8% tax: $80 × 1.08 = $86.40 final price.