Discount Calculator
Calculate the discounted price and your savings after applying a discount percentage, or find out the discount percentage when you know the original and discounted prices.
Results
Enter your values to see results
Fill out the form above with your price and discount information, then click "Calculate" to see your discount breakdown.
Discount Calculation Formulas
Calculate Discount Amount
Discount Amount = Original Price × (Discount Percentage ÷ 100)
Final Price = Original Price - Discount Amount
This formula calculates how much money you save and the final price after applying a discount percentage to the original price.
Calculate Discount Percentage
Discount Amount = Original Price - Sale Price
Discount Percentage = (Discount Amount ÷ Original Price) × 100
This formula finds the percentage discount when you know the original price and the sale price.
How to Use This Calculator
Choose Calculation Method
Select whether you want to calculate a discount or find a discount percentage.
Enter Values
For discount calculation: Enter original price and discount percentage.
For percentage finding: Enter original price and sale price.
Calculate Results
Click the "Calculate" button to perform the calculation and see your results.
Save or Share
Download your results as a PDF or share them with others.
Understanding Discounts
What Are Discounts?
A discount is a reduction in the price of a product or service from its normal selling price. Discounts can be expressed as a percentage (e.g., 20% off) or as a fixed amount (e.g., $10 off). Retailers and service providers use discounts as a promotional strategy to attract customers, clear inventory, or increase sales volume.
When calculating discounts, it's important to understand the relationship between the original price, discount percentage, discount amount, and final price to make informed purchasing decisions.
Types of Discounts
- Percentage Discounts: The most common type, where a percentage of the original price is reduced
- Fixed Amount Discounts: A specific dollar amount is deducted from the price
- Seasonal Discounts: Offered during specific times of the year (holidays, clearance)
- Volume Discounts: Given when purchasing large quantities
- Loyalty Discounts: Offered to repeat customers
Shopping Strategies
Smart shopping with discounts can lead to significant savings over time. Here are some strategies:
- Compare original prices across retailers before calculating savings
- Look for stackable discounts (coupons + sales)
- Calculate the final price rather than focusing only on discount percentage
- Consider timing purchases during seasonal sales
- Evaluate whether bulk discounts actually save money based on your needs
Common Discount Scenarios
Retail Shopping
Stores often advertise percentage discounts on original prices. Calculate your final cost to ensure the savings are worthwhile.
Subscription Services
Many services offer discounted rates for longer commitment periods. Calculate total costs over time to determine actual savings.
Business Purchases
Businesses use discount calculations to evaluate bulk purchase savings and negotiate with suppliers effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
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