Working Out Discounts and Sale Prices
Whether you're a savvy shopper looking for the best deals or a retailer setting sale prices, calculating discounts accurately is essential. This calculator helps you determine the final price after a discount, the amount you saved, or the discount percentage itself if you know the original and final prices.
How to Use
- To find the Final Price: Enter the Original Price and the Discount (either as a percentage % or a fixed dollar $ amount). Leave the Final Price field blank and click Calculate.
- To find the Discount Percentage: Enter the Original Price and the Final Price. Leave the Discount field blank and click Calculate.
Formulas Used
- Amount Saved ($) if Discount is %:** `Original Price * (Discount % / 100)`
- Amount Saved ($) if Discount is $:** `Discount $`
- Final Price:** `Original Price - Amount Saved ($)`
- Discount Percentage (%) if Final Price is known:** `((Original Price - Final Price) / Original Price) * 100%`
Applications
Shopping sales, setting markdown prices for businesses, comparing deals, verifying receipts.