Business & Finance

Discount Calculator

Calculate sale prices, discount amounts, and savings instantly for shopping, retail, ecommerce, and business use.

Calculate Discount

Enter an original price and discount percentage to see the final sale price.

Formula

Discount amount:

Discount Amount = Original Price × (Discount ÷ 100)

Final sale price:

Final Price = Original Price − Discount Amount

This shows how much money is taken off the original price and what you pay after the discount.

Understanding Discounts

Discounts are used to reduce the original price of a product or service by a set percentage. This is common in retail sales, online shopping, promotions, clearance offers, and business pricing.

Common use cases

  • Calculating sale prices
  • Checking percentage-off offers
  • Comparing discounts while shopping
  • Working out retail markdowns
  • Planning ecommerce promotions

How to calculate a discount

Multiply the original price by the discount percentage divided by 100. Then subtract the discount amount from the original price to get the final sale price.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 20% off £100?

20% off £100 is £20 off, leaving a final price of £80.

How do I calculate a discount?

Multiply the original price by the discount percentage, then subtract that amount from the original price.

What is a sale price?

A sale price is the final price after a discount has been deducted from the original price.

Can I use this calculator for VAT?

No. This calculator works out percentage discounts only. Use the VAT Calculator to add or remove VAT.