Calculate sale prices and discounts instantly
Discount Amount = Original Price × (Discount % / 100). Sale Price = Original Price - Discount Amount. Final Price with Tax = Sale Price × (1 + Tax Rate / 100). The calculator applies discounts first, then adds sales tax to the reduced price.
Understanding true savings helps you make informed purchasing decisions. A "50% off" sale on an inflated original price may not be the deal it appears. Calculating actual savings prevents impulse purchases and helps compare deals across retailers.
Some retailers allow combining percentage discounts with dollar-off coupons. When stacking, apply percentage discounts first for maximum savings. Credit card rewards, cashback apps, and store loyalty programs can provide additional layers of savings.
Always calculate the final price before buying. Compare unit prices, not just discount percentages. Wait for major sale events (Black Friday, end-of-season). Use price tracking tools to verify "sale" prices are actually good deals.
To calculate a discount percentage, subtract the sale price from the original price, divide the result by the original price, and multiply by 100. For example, if an item originally costs $80 and is on sale for $60, the discount is ($80 - $60) / $80 × 100 = 25% off.
Markup is the amount added to the cost price to determine the selling price, expressed as a percentage of the cost. Discount is the reduction from the original selling price, expressed as a percentage of that selling price. A 50% markup on a $100 cost makes the price $150, while a 50% discount on a $150 item brings it down to $75.
Stacking discounts means applying multiple discounts sequentially rather than adding them together. For example, a 20% off coupon plus a 10% off sale does not equal 30% off. Instead, the first 20% is applied to the original price, then the 10% is applied to the already-reduced price. On a $100 item, this gives you $72 instead of $70.