Discount Calculator
Calculate the final price after a discount and sales tax.
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Easily Calculate Discounts and Savings
Our Discount Calculator helps you quickly determine the final price of an item after a discount, the amount you saved, or the original price before the sale.
What is a Discount Calculator?
A Discount Calculator is a simple but powerful tool for shoppers that quickly computes the final price of an item after a percentage or fixed amount is taken off. It can also work in reverse to find the original price or the discount percentage. It eliminates mental math errors and helps you instantly see the real value of a sale.
How It Works: The Discount Formulas
The calculator uses basic percentage math to solve for the unknown variable:
Savings Amount = Original Price × (Discount % / 100)
Final Price = Original Price - Savings Amount
- Select What to Solve For: Choose whether you want to find the Final Price, Original Price, or the Discount itself.
- Enter the Two Known Values: Input the two pieces of information you have.
- Calculate: The tool instantly solves for the missing third value.
Interpreting the Results
The calculator clearly displays the **Final Price** you'll pay and the total **Amount Saved**. This allows you to quickly assess the value of a deal and compare it to other offers or your budget. The visual breakdown in the pie chart shows what portion of the original price you are saving.
Common Shopping Myths
- Myth 1: A "50% off" sale means everything is half price. Be careful. Often, the "50% off" applies to the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP), which may have been inflated. The item may have already been selling for less than MSRP before the sale.
- Myth 2: "Buy one, get one free" is a 50% discount. It's only a 50% discount if you were already planning to buy two of the item. If you only needed one, you've been enticed into spending 100% more than you intended.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you calculate a discount?
To calculate a discount, convert the discount percentage to a decimal (e.g., 20% becomes 0.20) and multiply it by the original price. This gives you the savings amount. To find the final price, subtract the savings from the original price. Our Discount Calculator automates this for you.
How do you find the original price from a sale price?
To find the original price, divide the final sale price by (1 - discount percentage as a decimal). For example, if you paid $80 for an item with a 20% discount, the original price was $100 ($80 / (1 - 0.20)).
How do you calculate a percentage off?
To calculate the percentage off, subtract the sale price from the original price to find the savings amount. Then, divide the savings by the original price and multiply by 100. Our calculator can solve for the discount percentage if you provide the original and final prices.
Tips for Smart Shopping
- Know the Original Price: Before a big sale event, track the prices of items you're interested in to ensure the "sale" price is a genuine discount.
- Factor in Shipping: A large discount can be negated by high shipping costs. Always consider the total "landed" cost.
- Compare Prices: Use price comparison websites or browser extensions to quickly check if another retailer is offering a better deal on the same item.
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