Calculate Correct Savings & Final Price
Shopping sales, planning a retail promotion, or just double-checking a deal? Our Discount Calculator helps you instantly determine the final price of an item after a percentage off. Whether it's a simple 20% off or a complex stacked discount, we provide accurate numbers to help you make smart financial decisions.
Common Discount Examples
Quick reference for common savings on a $100 item:
| Original Price | Discount % | You Save | Final Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | 10% | $10 | $90 |
| $100 | 20% | $20 | $80 |
| $100 | 25% | $25 | $75 |
| $100 | 30% | $30 | $70 |
| $100 | 50% | $50 | $50 |
| $100 | 75% | $75 | $25 |
Types of Discounts
Retailers use various strategies to offer savings. Here are the most common types you'll encounter:
Discount Formulas
If you want to calculate discounts manually, here are the formulas we use. For calculating percentage changes in other contexts, our percentage calculator can help with various percentage calculations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:How do I calculate a 20% discount?
To calculate a 20% discount, multiply the original price by 0.20. This gives you the savings amount. Subtract this from the original price to get the final cost. Alternatively, simply multiply the original price by 0.80 to get the final price directly.
Q:What is 'stacking' discounts?
Stacking discounts means applying more than one coupon or promotion to a single item. Usually, these are applied sequentially. For example, if you have a 20% coupon on an item already marked down by 10%, the 20% is taken off the *new* lower price, not the original sticker price.
Q:Is 30% off better than $30 off?
It depends on the original price. If the item costs $100, 30% off saves you $30, so they are equal. If the item is *more* than $100, 30% off saves you more (e.g., $45 on $150). If the item is *less* than $100, $30 fixed discount is better.
Q:Does this calculator include tax?
This specific tool calculates the price *before* sales tax. To find the total with tax, calculate the discounted price first, then multiply that final number by `1 + (Tax Rate / 100)`. For example, $80 item with 8% tax: $80 * 1.08 = $86.40.
Q:What is the formula for percentage off?
The formula is: `(Original Price * Discount Percentage) / 100`. This gives you the amount saved.