Discount Calculator

Quick discount math: final price, savings, and original price.

What is the final price if the original price is and the discount is % ?
Final price
How much do you save if the original price is and the discount is % ?
You save
What was the original price if the final price is after a discount of % ?
Original price

What is Discount Calculator?

The Discount Calculator helps you understand sale pricing fast: what you pay after a discount, how much you save, or what the original price was before the discount.

It’s great for comparing promotions, checking receipts, and planning budgets when prices are shown with “% off”.

What it can calculate

  • Final price - calculates the price after applying a discount percent.
  • You save - calculates the amount of money saved.
  • Original price - finds the starting price before the discount.

Notes & tips

  • Enter the discount as a percent (e.g., 25 for 25%).
  • If the discount is 100%, the final price becomes 0. If the discount is 0%, the final price stays the same.
  • For “original price”, a 100% discount is undefined because the final price would always be 0.

FAQ

How is the final price after a discount calculated?

Final price = original price × (1 − discount/100).

Example: $120 with 25% off → 120 × 0.75 = $90.

Is “20% off” the same as subtracting 20 from the price?

No. A percent discount depends on the original price. “20% off” means subtracting 20% of the original price, not a fixed amount.

How do multiple discounts work (stacked discounts)?

Stacked discounts apply one after another. Example: 20% off then 10% off → price × 0.8 × 0.9 = price × 0.72.

That’s a 28% total reduction, not 30%.

How do I find the original price from a final sale price?

Original price = final price ÷ (1 − discount/100).

If the discount is 100%, the original price can’t be recovered because every original price becomes 0 after a 100% discount.

Should I apply tax before or after the discount?

It depends on the store and local rules. Many receipts calculate tax on the discounted price, but some promotions apply after tax.

If you want to model both: (1) discount first, then add tax, or (2) add tax first, then discount.

Why does my receipt look slightly different?

Rounding can cause small differences (especially when tax is calculated per item, then summed). Also, some stores round the discount amount to the nearest cent before applying tax.

What about fixed coupons (like “$10 off”)?

This calculator is for percent discounts. For a fixed coupon, subtract the coupon amount from the price first (or after the percent discount, depending on the store’s rules), then compute tax if needed.

Does this handle deals like BOGO or “2 for $X”?

Not directly. You can convert many deals into an effective discount, though. Example: “Buy 1 get 1 50% off” is an average 25% off if you buy two identical items.