Discount Calculator
Find the discount amount and sale price before any additional tax or fees.
This estimate does not include sales tax, shipping, coupons, or store-specific pricing rules.
Detailed Breakdown
How to Use
Enter the item's original price and discount percentage. Use the listed price before the discount is applied; the result updates as you edit either value.
Formula / Calculation Method
Discount amount = original price × discount rate ÷ 100. Sale price = original price − discount amount.
Explanation / Educational Article
The percent paid is 100% minus the discount rate. A 20% discount means you pay 80% of the original price. For successive discounts, apply each rate to the price remaining after the previous discount.
Important Notes / Limitations
Sales tax, shipping, stacked coupons, quantity pricing, and store rules are not included. A displayed discount may be based on a reference price that differs from the seller's usual price.
Examples
For an item priced at 100 with a 20% discount, you save 20 and pay 80 before tax or shipping. The currency is not specified, so use the same currency for the price and result.
FAQ
Does the sale price include tax?
No. Add any applicable tax, delivery charge, or other fee separately. Use the Sales Tax Calculator for a separate estimate.
How do two successive discounts work?
Apply the second percentage to the already-discounted price. Two 20% discounts leave 64% of the original price, rather than reducing it by 40%.
Can I compare a price that includes VAT?
This tool only applies a discount. For a tax-inclusive or tax-exclusive price estimate, use the VAT Calculator.
Related Calculators
- Sales Tax Calculator — estimate tax added to a discounted purchase.
- VAT Calculator — work with VAT-inclusive or VAT-exclusive prices.
Internal links: continue to the Sales Tax Calculator or VAT Calculator for purchase-cost estimates.