Percentage Discount Calculator
Calculate discounted prices, savings, and original prices from percentage discounts
Calculate Percentage Discount
The price before discount
Percentage off the original price
Calculation Results
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Example Calculations
Shopping Example: 25% Off
Original Price: $80.00
Discount: 25%
Discount Amount: $80.00 × 25% = $20.00
Final Price: $80.00 - $20.00 = $60.00
You Save: $20.00
Electronics Sale: Find Original Price
Sale Price: $450.00
Discount: 10%
Original Price: $450.00 ÷ (1 - 0.10) = $500.00
Savings: $500.00 - $450.00 = $50.00
Clearance Sale: Find Discount Rate
Original Price: $120.00
Sale Price: $90.00
Savings: $120.00 - $90.00 = $30.00
Discount Rate: ($30.00 ÷ $120.00) × 100 = 25%
Quick Tips
Compare multiple discounts to find the best deal
Higher percentage doesn't always mean bigger savings
Check if additional taxes apply to discounted prices
Stack discounts when possible (coupons + sales)
Common Discount Types
Percentage Off
Most common discount type
e.g., 20% off, 50% off
Fixed Amount
Dollar amount off
e.g., $10 off, $50 off
BOGO
Buy one, get one
Free or discounted
Understanding Percentage Discounts
What is a Percentage Discount?
A percentage discount is a reduction in price expressed as a percentage of the original price. When you see "20% off," it means the price is reduced by 20% of its original value.
Key Formulas
- •Final Price: Original Price - (Original Price × Discount %)
- •Savings: Original Price - Final Price
- •Original Price: Final Price ÷ (1 - Discount %)
- •Discount %: (Savings ÷ Original Price) × 100