Price Discount Calculator
Enter an original price and a discount — either a percentage or a fixed amount — to instantly see the final price, total savings, and discount percentage. Runs entirely in your browser.
Enter original price and discount to see your savings.
How the Price Discount Calculator Works
- 1Enter the original price — the full price before any discount.
- 2Toggle between % (percentage off) and $ (fixed amount off) using the type selector.
- 3Enter the discount value and click Calculate.
- 4See the final price, total amount saved, and the effective discount percentage with a visual breakdown.
Percentage Discount vs Fixed Discount
A percentage discount scales proportionally — 30% off a $200 item saves $60, while 30% off a $30 item saves only $9. A fixed discount saves the same dollar amount regardless of price. Retailers often use percentage discounts for seasonal sales and fixed discounts for coupons and loyalty rewards, because each model communicates value differently to the shopper.
Tips for Shoppers and Retailers
Compare discount types fairly
A "$20 off" coupon on a $40 item is a 50% discount — better than a "30% off" voucher on the same item. Always convert to percentage to compare deals accurately.
Watch for anchor pricing
A "50% off" tag only represents genuine savings if the original price was real. Check price history tools before assuming a discount is as large as advertised.
Stack discounts carefully
When two discounts apply, they do not simply add together. 20% off followed by an additional 10% off results in 28% off the original — not 30%.
Set floor prices before discounting
Retailers should calculate their margin at the discounted price before advertising a sale. Use the Profit Margin Calculator alongside this tool to confirm the deal is still profitable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate a percentage discount?
Discounted Price = Original Price × (1 − Discount% / 100). For example, a 25% discount on $120 gives $120 × 0.75 = $90. The amount saved is $120 − $90 = $30.
What is the difference between a percentage discount and a fixed discount?
A percentage discount scales with the price — 20% off $200 saves $40, while 20% off $50 saves only $10. A fixed discount (e.g. $15 off) is the same dollar amount regardless of the original price.
How do I find the original price from a discounted price?
Original Price = Discounted Price / (1 − Discount%). For example, if an item costs $75 after a 25% discount, the original price was $75 / 0.75 = $100.
Can I stack multiple discounts?
This tool applies a single discount at a time. For stacked discounts, apply them sequentially: first calculate the price after the first discount, then use that as the input for the second.
Is this tool useful for retailers setting sale prices?
Yes. Use the fixed-amount mode to model clearance pricing, or the percentage mode to set a blanket sale discount across a product category. For margin-aware pricing, combine this with the Profit Margin Calculator.