Discount Calculator
Calculate the sale price and total savings from a percentage discount on any item.
Shopping sales and promotions are much easier to evaluate when you know exactly how much you'll save. This discount calculator shows you the final sale price and your total savings from any percentage discount.
The formula is straightforward: multiply the original price by the discount percentage, then subtract from the original. A $149.99 item at 25% off saves you $37.50, bringing the price down to $112.49.
Watch out for common retail tricks. A "50% off plus an additional 20% off" promotion is not 70% off — it's actually 60% off. The second discount applies to the already-reduced price. Similarly, "buy one get one 50% off" is effectively just a 25% discount when you buy two items at the same price.
For savvy shoppers, knowing the math behind discounts helps you compare deals across stores and decide whether a sale price is genuinely a good value. Consider the cost-per-use of items to determine true value beyond the sticker price.