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Discount Calculator

Enter the price and the discount percentage — instantly see how much you save and the final amount you pay.

You save
250
After discount
750
Tax
0
Final price
750

What is the Discount Calculator?

The Discount Calculator turns a marked price and a discount percentage into the exact amount you will save and the final price you pay. Add an optional tax percentage and it also produces the tax component and the total you would see on the bill.

The tool is designed for both shoppers and small businesses: shoppers can double-check flashy "70% off!" signs, and shopkeepers can price-tag items faster without opening a spreadsheet.

All maths runs in your browser, so no shopping habits or invoice details are shared with any server.

How to use the Discount Calculator

  1. 1Enter the original (marked) price of the item.
  2. 2Enter the discount percentage advertised (0–100).
  3. 3Optionally enter a tax percentage (GST, VAT, sales tax).
  4. 4Read the four result cards: savings, discounted price, tax and final total.
  5. 5Adjust any input to see how sensitive the final price is to each change.

Key features

  • Instant discount, tax and total calculations
  • Optional tax field for post-discount tax
  • Handles any currency
  • Highlighted final-price card for quick scanning
  • Works offline
  • No account required

Examples

Flash sale

A ₹2,500 pair of shoes at 40% off saves ₹1,000 and costs ₹1,500 before tax.

With GST

The same ₹1,500 shoe + 18% GST comes to a final ₹1,770.

Bundle deal

A ₹9,999 gadget on 10% off with 5% state tax lands at a final ₹9,449.06.

Why use this tool

  • Confirms marketing claims quickly
  • Bill-ready total in one screen
  • Educates on how tax stacks on top of discount
  • Great for shopkeepers pricing items
  • Free and privacy-friendly

Common use cases

  • Double-checking shop discounts
  • Budgeting holiday-season shopping
  • Quick price tagging in small retail
  • Modelling promo campaigns
  • Estimating dropshipping margins
  • Teaching students about percentage in daily life

Frequently asked questions

Does the tax apply before or after the discount?

After. The discount reduces the base price, then tax is added to that new base — matching most retail practices.

Can I calculate multiple discounts stacked?

Apply the first discount, copy the result into the price field, then apply the second discount for a stacked calculation.

Which currency does the tool use?

None specifically — the numbers work in any currency you want to type in.

Is my data stored?

No. Everything runs in your browser tab.

What if the discount is a flat amount instead of a percentage?

Enter the flat amount as a percentage of the price manually, or subtract it in your head before opening the tool.