Sale Price Calculator
Takes a price, applies the discount, then adds sales tax so you see the amount saved and the true total before you buy.
How it works
The order matters, and it's the order stores actually use: the discount comes off the shelf price first, then tax is charged on that lower number. Take an $80 jacket at 25 percent off — that's $60 — and add 8 percent tax to land at $64.80. Tax on the pre-discount price would overcharge you.
The calculator splits the math into pieces you can sanity-check: the price after the discount, the dollars you saved, the tax that got added, and the final all-in total. If any of those looks off, you can spot which step caused it.
It's handy at the register or before you even leave the house. Punch in the sticker price, the sale percentage, and your local tax rate, and you'll know whether that deal really fits your budget once tax is in the picture.
Frequently asked questions
Is tax charged before or after the discount?
After. Retailers ring up the discounted price and then apply sales tax to that lower amount. So a $100 item at 20 percent off is taxed on $80, not $100 — which is exactly how this calculator handles it.
What's a quick example?
An $80 item at 25 percent off drops to $60. Add 8 percent sales tax on that $60 — six dollars — and your total is $64.80. You saved $20 off the sticker before tax entered the picture.
Can I use it for coupons or store credit?
For a straight percent-off coupon, yes — enter it as the discount. For a flat dollar coupon, it's simpler to subtract that yourself first, then run the leftover price through with the tax rate.