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Discount Calculator

Calculate discounted prices, savings, stacked discounts and find the discount percentage between two prices. Four modes in one tool.

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4 Modes
Single, double, reverse, find %
Instant
Real-time calculation
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Free
No limits, no account
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🌐 Optional sales tax
1

Enter the price

Original price and discount %

2

Choose the mode

Single, double, reverse or find %

3

See the result

Final price, savings and details

Leave empty to skip tax
For multi-item total

How to Calculate Discounts: Complete Guide

Calculating a percentage discount is essential for smart shopping and business pricing. This calculator offers four different modes for every scenario.

Simple discount

The basic formula: Sale price = Original price × (1 - Discount/100). If an item costs $100 and the discount is 25%, you pay $100 × 0.75 = $75, saving $25.

Stacked discounts

When two discounts are combined, the second applies to the already-reduced price. 20% + 10% off doesn’t make 30% — it’s 28%: $100 × 0.80 = $80 × 0.90 = $72. The effective discount is always less than the sum of individual discounts.

Finding the original price

If you know the sale price and discount percentage, find the original: Original = Sale price / (1 - Discount/100).

Finding the discount percentage

To know how much discount you got: Discount % = ((Original - Sale) / Original) × 100. Useful for comparing offers and finding which deal is truly better.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you calculate a percentage discount?

Multiply the original price by the discount percentage and divide by 100. The result is your savings. Subtract from the original price to get the final price.

How do stacked discounts work?

Stacked discounts are applied one after the other: the first discount on the original price, then the second on the already-reduced price. The effective discount is always less than the sum of the two.

Does 50% + 50% off equal 100% off?

No. Two 50% discounts applied sequentially give a 75% effective discount. $100 → $50 → $25. Total savings is $75, not $100.

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

Divide the sale price by (1 - discount/100). Example: $72 with 20% off → 72 / 0.80 = $90 was the original price.

How do I know if a discount is really good?

Use the “Find %” mode to calculate the actual discount percentage between the full price and sale price. Compare effective discounts, not advertised ones.

Is tax calculated before or after the discount?

The discount is applied before tax. Calculate the discounted price first, then add tax. This calculator handles the correct order automatically.

How does quantity pricing work?

Enter the quantity to see the total cost. Savings are multiplied by the number of items, useful for bulk purchases or multiple orders.

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