How to use the discount calculator
- Enter the original price (list or sticker price before the sale).
- Enter percent off—the share removed from that price (20 means 20% off, not “pay 20% of list”).
- See sale price and amount saved on the right; try quick chips for common sale rates.
- Use copy link below the form to save or share the scenario.
Example
List $200 with 25% off → save $50, pay $150. At 0% off, sale price equals list.
Discount vs percentage vs markup
To reverse from a sale price to list price, use the percentage calculator. Retail markup on cost belongs on the markup calculator. Tax-inclusive checkout: sales tax calculator. This page is one straight percent-off step.
Stacked promotions
“20% off then an extra 10% off” usually applies sequentially—run each step here separately. Totals at checkout depend on store rules, not this estimate.
Frequently asked questions
How do I enter the discount?
Enter original price and percent off—e.g. $100 with 20% off means you pay $80 and save $20. The percent is the amount removed from the list price, not the percent you pay.
How is this different from the percentage calculator?
The percentage calculator handles many modes (percent of, change, reverse price). This page is a focused shopping discount: list price plus percent off.
Can I find the original price from a sale price?
This page starts from the list price forward. To reverse from a sale price to the original, use the reverse-discount mode on the percentage calculator.
Does this include sales tax?
No—this is percent off the list price only. For tax-inclusive totals, use the sales tax calculator or tax-related percentage modes.
What about stacked discounts?
This page models one percent-off step. Stacked promotions (20% then 10% off) usually apply sequentially to the remaining price—model each step separately.
Can I share this scenario with someone?
Yes. Copy link below the form keeps your current inputs so you can share the scenario or save it for later.
Will this check out for me?
No. For mental math and comparison only—checkout totals depend on store rules, coupons, and tax.