Discount Calculator | Sale Price & Multiple Discounts Calculator
Calculate sale prices, discount percentages, multiple discounts, and bulk pricing with our free online discount calculator.
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When multiple discounts are applied consecutively, they don't simply add up. A 20% discount followed by a 10% discount is not a 30% discount, but approximately a 28% total discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you calculate a discount percentage?
To calculate a discount percentage: (1) Subtract the sale price from the original price to find the discount amount, (2) Divide the discount amount by the original price, (3) Multiply by 100 to convert to a percentage. For example, if an item originally costs $50 and is on sale for $40: ($50 - $40) ÷ $50 × 100 = 20% discount.
How do you calculate the final price after a discount?
To calculate the final price after a discount: (1) Convert the discount percentage to a decimal by dividing by 100, (2) Multiply the original price by this decimal to find the discount amount, (3) Subtract the discount amount from the original price. For example, 30% off $80: 30 ÷ 100 = 0.3, $80 × 0.3 = $24, $80 - $24 = $56 final price.
How do multiple discounts work?
Multiple discounts are applied sequentially, not added together. For example, a 20% discount followed by an additional 10% discount is not a 30% total discount. Instead, the 10% applies to the already discounted price. On a $100 item: First 20% off = $80, then 10% off $80 = $72, making the effective total discount 28%, not 30%.
What is a bulk discount?
A bulk discount offers reduced pricing when items are purchased in larger quantities. Typically, the discount percentage increases with quantity thresholds. For example, buying 1-9 units might be at full price, 10-49 units at 5% off, 50-99 units at 10% off, and 100+ units at 15% off. Bulk discounts encourage larger orders and increase total sales volume.