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Discount Calculator

Calculate discounted prices and savings amounts. Perfect for shopping, sales, and budget planning.

Discount Details
Enter the original price and discount information

The original price before any discounts

The percentage discount (e.g., 20 for 20% off)

Additional discount applied after the first discount

Discount Results
Calculated discounted prices and savings

Enter price and discount information to see your results

Common Discount Examples
Popular discount scenarios and calculations

Single Discounts

20% off $100$80.00
25% off $50$37.50
50% off $200$100.00
10% off $75$67.50

Stacked Discounts

20% + 10% off $100$72.00
30% + 15% off $200$119.00
15% + 10% off $50$38.25
25% + 20% off $150$90.00
About Discount Calculations

How Discounts Are Calculated

Discount calculations help you determine the final price after applying percentage reductions. This is essential for shopping, budgeting, and understanding the true value of sales and promotions.

Discount Formulas

Single Discount Formula:

Final Price = Original Price × (1 - Discount Percentage/100)

Stacked Discount Formula:

Price After First Discount = Original Price × (1 - First Discount/100)

Final Price = Price After First Discount × (1 - Additional Discount/100)

Savings Calculation:

Total Savings = Original Price - Final Price

Understanding Stacked Discounts

How Stacking Works

  • • First discount applied to original price
  • • Second discount applied to reduced price
  • • Not additive (20% + 10% ≠ 30%)
  • • Results in greater savings

Example: 20% + 10%

  • • Original: $100
  • • After 20%: $80
  • • After 10%: $72
  • • Effective: 28% off

Common Discount Types

  • Percentage Discount: Most common type (e.g., 20% off)
  • Fixed Amount Discount: Specific dollar amount off (e.g., $10 off)
  • Buy One Get One (BOGO): Free or discounted second item
  • Stacked Discounts: Multiple discounts applied sequentially
  • Loyalty Discounts: Special rates for members
  • Seasonal Discounts: Holiday or event-based sales

Shopping Tips

  • Compare effective discount rates when shopping
  • Understand that stacked discounts are better than they appear
  • Calculate the final price before making purchase decisions
  • Be aware of minimum purchase requirements for discounts
  • Consider the timing of purchases for seasonal sales
  • Use discount calculators to compare different deals

Applications

  • Retail Shopping: Calculate sale prices and savings
  • Budget Planning: Plan purchases around sales and discounts
  • Business Pricing: Set discount strategies for products
  • Investment Analysis: Calculate returns and discounts
  • Personal Finance: Understand the true cost of purchases