Discount Calculator

Calculate discounts, sale prices, and savings instantly

$

Price before discount

%

Discount percentage off

About This Calculator

Shopping sales and discounts can save you significant money, but calculating the final price in your head isn't always easy. Our discount calculator instantly shows you the sale price and exactly how much you'll save on any purchase.

Whether you're shopping online, in stores, or comparing deals, this calculator helps you quickly determine if a discount is worth it. It's perfect for Black Friday sales, clearance events, coupon codes, or any time you need to calculate savings.

Simply enter the original price and discount percentage to see your final price and total savings instantly.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. 1Enter the original (full) price of the item
  2. 2Enter the discount percentage being offered
  3. 3View the sale price and your total savings
  4. 4Use this to compare deals and find the best value

When to Use This Calculator

  • Shopping during sales events
  • Using discount codes online
  • Comparing prices between stores
  • Calculating employee discounts
  • Figuring out clearance prices

The Formula

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

The discount is calculated by multiplying the original price by the discount percentage, then subtracting from the original price.

Variables:

  • SP = Sale PriceFinal discounted price
  • OP = Original PricePrice before discount
  • D = DiscountDiscount percentage

Example Calculations

Basic 20% Discount

20% off $50 = $10 savings, final price $40

Half Price Sale

50% off $200 = $100 savings, final price $100

Clearance 75% Off

75% off $80 = $60 savings, final price $20

Frequently Asked Questions

Multiply the original price by the discount percentage (as a decimal), then subtract from the original price. For 20% off $50: $50 × 0.20 = $10 discount, so sale price is $40.

Not necessarily. Compare the final prices. 30% off $100 ($70 final) is better than 50% off $200 ($100 final) if you want to spend less.

Divide the sale price by (1 - discount%/100). If something is $80 after 20% off: $80 ÷ 0.80 = $100 original price.

For stacked discounts, apply each one sequentially. 20% off then 10% off is not 30% off – it's 20% off, then 10% off the reduced price.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Stack discounts when possible (store discount + coupon)
  • Compare the final price, not just the discount percentage
  • A 50% discount on an overpriced item may still not be a good deal
  • Consider price per unit for bulk purchases
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