Discount Calculator

Find the sale price in seconds. This free discount calculator shows your final price, exactly how much you save, and the total with sales tax — for any percentage off.

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Results update automatically as you type.

How the Discount Calculator Works

A discount calculator turns a percentage off into an actual dollar figure, so you know exactly what you'll pay before you check out. It takes your original price, applies the discount percentage, then layers on sales tax if you owe any.

Formula: Savings = P × (d ÷ 100); Sale Price = P − Savings; Final Price = Sale Price × (1 + t ÷ 100)

  • P — the original price of the item before any discount
  • d — the discount percentage, entered directly or picked from the 10% / 25% / 50% / 70% presets
  • t — the sales tax percentage applied after the discount (optional; leave blank for 0%)

Example Scenarios

Original PriceDiscountSales TaxFinal Price
$100.0010%0%$90.00
$250.0025%0%$187.50
$500.0050%8%$270.00
$80.0020%7%$68.48
$1,000.0030%0%$700.00

Discount Calculator FAQ

How do I calculate a 25% discount on $80?Multiply $80 by 25% to get $20 in savings, then subtract that from $80 to get a $60 sale price. Enter 80 as the original price and 25 as the discount percentage in the calculator and it does this instantly, plus adds tax if you owe any.
Does the discount calculator include sales tax?Yes. There's an optional sales tax field. If you fill it in, the calculator applies your local tax rate to the already-discounted sale price, not the original price, then shows that amount as your final price.
How is the "you save" amount calculated?Your savings is the original price multiplied by the discount percentage. It's calculated before tax is applied, so it reflects only the value knocked off by the discount itself, not any change in what you pay in tax.
Can I use this for two discounts stacked on top of each other?Not directly in one pass, but you can chain calculations. Enter the original price and the first discount to get a sale price, then re-enter that sale price as a new "original price" with the second discount percentage.
What's the difference between percent off and a dollar discount amount?Percent off scales with the price, while a dollar discount is fixed. If you only know the dollar amount saved, divide it by the original price and multiply by 100 to get the percentage to enter here.
Does this calculator work for any currency?Yes. The math is currency-agnostic — it just multiplies and subtracts based on the numbers you enter. Use whatever currency your original price is in, and the results will be in that same currency.

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If you're comparing prices rather than working from one item, try the tool to compare unit prices across package sizes. Shoppers dealing with tax-inclusive pricing may also want to work out sales tax on a purchase separately, and if you're starting from two prices instead of a percentage, you can find the percent off between an original and sale price.

Use this free discount calculator to find the sale price and how much you save in seconds. Enter the original price and the discount percentage to see your final price, your savings, and the total with sales tax.

What this discount calculator shows you

A discount calculator works out the final price of a discounted item. Enter the original price and the discount percentage, and it returns your sale price, the amount you save, and the final price including sales tax — so you know exactly what you’ll pay at the register.

It’s perfect for sales, clearance racks, coupons and Black Friday deals, where stacking percentages and tax can make the real price hard to work out in your head.

How to use the discount calculator

  1. Enter the original price. The full pre-discount price of the item.
  2. Choose the discount. Tap a preset (10%, 25%, 50%, 70%) or type a custom percentage.
  3. Add sales tax (optional). Enter your local rate to see the true final price.
  4. Read your result. Your savings and final price update instantly.

How to calculate a discount

To calculate a discount, multiply the price by the discount percentage, then subtract it from the original price:

Savings = Price × (Discount % ÷ 100)   ·   Sale price = Price − Savings

For example, a $80 item at 25% off: $80 × 0.25 = $20 saved, leaving a $60 sale price. Add 7% sales tax and the final price is $64.20.

Quick discount reference

Final sale price for common discounts (before tax):

Original 10% off 25% off 50% off
$20 $18.00 $15.00 $10.00
$50 $45.00 $37.50 $25.00
$100 $90.00 $75.00 $50.00
$200 $180.00 $150.00 $100.00

Stacked and “extra % off” discounts

Two discounts don’t simply add up. An extra 20% off an item already 50% off is not 70% off — it’s 20% off the already-reduced price. A $100 item at 50% off becomes $50, and 20% off that is $40, an effective discount of 60%, not 70%.

Discount terms glossary

Term What it means
Original price The full price before any discount.
Sale price The price after the discount is applied.
Savings The dollar amount the discount removes from the price.
Stacked discount A second discount applied to an already-reduced price.

Discount Calculator FAQ

How do I calculate a discount?

Multiply the original price by the discount percentage as a decimal to find your savings, then subtract that from the price. A $80 item at 25% off saves $20, for a $60 sale price.

How do I work out the percentage off?

Divide the amount you save by the original price, then multiply by 100. If a $50 item is on sale for $35, you save $15, which is $15 ÷ $50 × 100 = 30% off.

Do stacked discounts add together?

No. A second discount applies to the already-reduced price. An extra 20% off an item that's 50% off gives a 60% effective discount, not 70%, because the 20% comes off the lower price.

Is sales tax added before or after the discount?

Sales tax is calculated on the discounted sale price, not the original price. This calculator applies your tax rate after the discount to show the true final price.

What is the difference between a discount and a markdown?

They mean essentially the same thing to a shopper — a reduction from the original price. "Markdown" is the retail term for permanently lowering a price, while "discount" often refers to a temporary sale or coupon.

Is the discount calculator free to use?

Yes, this discount calculator is completely free, needs no sign-up, and gives instant results directly in your browser.

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