Discount Calculator
See what a sale actually costs you — the final price, and how much you really save — before you get to the register.
How it works
A percent-off deal takes that slice off the original price. Twenty-five percent off a $120 jacket knocks off $30, leaving you paying $90. The calculator does that in one step and shows both numbers so nothing is hidden.
Stacked deals are where it gets sneaky. An extra 20 percent off an already-25-percent-off price is not 45 percent off — it's 40. The second discount only applies to the already-reduced price, and the calculator handles that order for you.
The total-discount figure is the honest one to watch: it's your total savings as a share of the original price, so you can compare a messy stacked deal against a plain single discount.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate a percentage discount?
Multiply the price by the discount percentage to get the amount off, then subtract it. For 30 percent off $50, that's $15 off, so you pay $35. Enter the two numbers and the calculator shows the saving and the final price together.
Do two stacked discounts add up?
No, and this trips a lot of people up. A 25 percent discount followed by an extra 20 percent is 40 percent off in total, not 45. The second cut only applies to the price that's already been reduced.
Does this include sales tax?
No — it works with the shelf price. Tax is added at the register on the discounted amount, so run the final price through the Sales Tax Calculator if you want the true out-the-door cost.