How do I calculate a discount percentage?

To calculate a discount, divide the discount amount by the original price and multiply by 100. For example, if an item costs $80 after a $20 discount from $100, the discount percentage is (20/100) × 100 = 20%.

What's the difference between discount amount and discount percentage?

Discount amount is the actual dollar value reduction (e.g., $20 off). Discount percentage is the rate of reduction (e.g., 20% off). The calculator shows both so you understand exactly how much you're saving.

Can I calculate backwards from a sale price?

Yes! If you know the sale price and discount percentage, you can calculate the original price. Use the formula: Original Price = Sale Price / (1 - Discount Percentage/100).

How do stores calculate discounts?

Most stores calculate discounts by taking the original price and multiplying it by (1 - discount percentage/100). For example, a 25% discount on $100 would be $100 × (1 - 0.25) = $75.

Are there different types of discounts?

Yes, common discount types include: percentage discounts (20% off), fixed amount discounts ($10 off), buy-one-get-one (BOGO), and tiered discounts (spend $100, get 15% off). This calculator focuses on percentage discounts.

How can businesses use discount calculators?

Businesses use discount calculators to: set pricing strategies, calculate promotional pricing, determine profit margins after discounts, analyze the impact of sales on revenue, and ensure consistent discount application across products.

Discount Calculator

Master sales savvy with intelligent discount calculations covering percentage off, fixed amount reductions, and buy-one-get-one offers. Perfect for shoppers, retailers, and bargain hunters tracking savings amounts and optimal purchase decisions with detailed sale price analysis.

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