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Discount Calculator

Enter a price and discount to see what you pay and how much you save. It also finds the discount percentage or original price and handles stacked offers.

โ‚น Finance Calculatorโšก Instant result

You save

โ‚น10,000

Final price

โ‚น90,000

Discount results are estimates for planning and should be checked against current official rules or professional advice where applicable.

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โ‚น 01 ยท FINANCE

Work out the sale price in seconds

A shirt tagged at Rs 2,499 with 20% off costs Rs 1,999.20. Your saving is Rs 499.80. This discount calculator gives both numbers from the original price and the discount rate. It also works backwards when you only know what you paid.

Sale price = Original price x (1 - discount% / 100)

The saving is simply the original price minus the sale price. On round figures you can often do it mentally. On prices like Rs 2,499 or Rs 1,349, a quick check avoids errors at the billing counter.

Three discount questions, three formulas

What will I pay?

Multiply the original price by the percentage you still pay. At 20% off you pay 80%, so Rs 2,499 x 0.8 = Rs 1,999.20.

What was the discount percentage?

Subtract the sale price from the original, then divide by the original. A Rs 1,500 item selling at Rs 1,125 has a cut of Rs 375. Divided by 1,500, that is a 25% discount.

What was the original price?

Divide the sale price by the percentage you paid. If you paid Rs 1,350 after 25% off, the original was 1,350 / 0.75. That comes to Rs 1,800.

Why 20% + 10% off is not 30% off

Stacked discounts apply one after the other, not together. The second discount works on a price that has already been reduced. On a Rs 2,499 item, 20% off and then a further 10% off leaves Rs 1,799.28.

OfferFinal priceEffective discount
Flat 30% offRs 1,749.3030%
20% off, then extra 10%Rs 1,799.2828%
10% off, then extra 20%Rs 1,799.2828%

The order of the two discounts makes no difference to the final price. A flat 30% still saves you Rs 49.98 more. Keep this in mind when a banner promises an "extra 10% off".

Reading a sale tag like a pro

  • In India, MRP already includes GST, so the discount comes off the tax-inclusive price.
  • Bank card offers often carry a cap, such as 10% up to Rs 1,000. The cap kicks in at Rs 10,000.
  • "Up to 70% off" means only some items carry the top discount.
  • Compare final prices across stores, not percentages. A bigger discount on a higher MRP can still cost more.

Shop owners use the ToolsMate discount calculator as well. It helps them set a festive offer that still protects their margin.

A quick margin check for sellers

An item costs a shop Rs 600 and carries an MRP of Rs 1,000. A 25% discount brings the price to Rs 750, leaving Rs 150 profit. That is a 20% margin on the selling price, or 25% on cost. Run the numbers before announcing a sale, not after.

โ‚น 02 ยท UNDERSTAND

How the finance calculation works

01

Enter the required information

Use the fields in the tool above and keep units and formats consistent.

02

Run the tool

Review the result shown in the output area.

03

Check the assumptions

Confirm that the result matches your situation before using it for a decision.

โ‚น 03 ยท FORMULA / LOGIC

Which formula or logic is used?

โ‚นDiscount = Price ร— Discount rate รท 100; final price = Price โˆ’ Discount.

This describes the core logic used by the tool. Check any assumptions that may affect your result.

โœฆ 04 ยท IMPORTANT

Things to know before using Discount Calculator

01

Use accurate inputs and keep units consistent.

02

Review the assumptions before using the result for a decision.

03

Compare important results with an independent or official source.

? 05 ยท FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate a 15% discount?+

Multiply the price by 0.15 to find the saving, then subtract it from the price. On Rs 3,200, the discount is Rs 480 and you pay Rs 2,720. You can also multiply directly by 0.85 for the final price.

How do I calculate the discount percentage from two prices?+

Subtract the sale price from the original price, divide the result by the original price and multiply by 100. A drop from Rs 800 to Rs 600 is a Rs 200 cut, which works out to a 25% discount.

How do I find the original price before a discount?+

Divide the price you paid by one minus the discount rate. If you paid Rs 1,700 after 15% off, divide 1,700 by 0.85. The original price was Rs 2,000 before the offer was applied.

Is GST charged before or after the discount?+

In India, GST applies to the transaction value after any discount shown on the invoice. For retail products, MRP already includes GST, so the discounted shelf price is what you pay. Business invoices may list tax separately.

How do double discounts work?+

The second discount applies to the already reduced price, not the original. Discounts of 20% and 10% together give a combined discount of 28%, not 30%. Work it out as 1 - (0.8 x 0.9) to get the effective rate.

What is the difference between a discount and a markdown?+

A discount is a price reduction offered to the customer, often temporary or tied to conditions. A markdown is a permanent cut to the listed price, usually to clear slow-moving stock. Both lower your price, but markdowns rarely reverse.

How do I calculate a discount that has a maximum cap?+

Work out the percentage saving, then compare it with the cap. On a Rs 15,000 order with 10% off up to Rs 1,000, you save Rs 1,000, not Rs 1,500. Your effective discount drops to about 6.7%.

โ—Ž 08 ยท CATEGORY HUBS

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