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Common Discount Cheat Sheet
Calculated for your base price of $100
| Discount | You Save | Final Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10% Off | $10.00 | $90.00 |
| 15% Off | $15.00 | $85.00 |
| 20% Off | $20.00 | $80.00 |
| 25% Off | $25.00 | $75.00 |
| 30% Off | $30.00 | $70.00 |
| 40% Off | $40.00 | $60.00 |
| 50% Off | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 70% Off | $70.00 | $30.00 |
The Ultimate Discount Calculator is your personal shopping strategist. Whether you are navigating a holiday sale, applying multiple promo codes, or figuring out the final "out-the-door" price with sales tax, our tool provides instant, accurate results. We go beyond simple subtraction by helping you visualize your savings in real-world terms, ensuring you never overpay at the checkout counter.
How to Use
- Enter the "Original Price" of the item found on the tag.
- Select your "Discount Type" (Percentage Off or Fixed Amount).
- Add your primary discount (e.g., 20% for a store-wide sale).
- Optional: Add a secondary "Stackable Discount" if you have a loyalty code or coupon.
- Optional: Enter your local "Sales Tax %" to see the final price including tax.
- Review the "Total Savings" and see what those savings represent in real-world items.
Features
- Dynamic Bi-Directional Calculation: Change the final price to find the required discount.
- Stackable Discount Support: Combine store sales with percentage-based or fixed coupons.
- Sales Tax Integration: Calculate the final cost including state or local taxes.
- Savings Contextualizer: Visualize what your savings could buy (Coffee, Pizza, Cinema tickets).
- Interactive Savings Bar: Visual representation of the price bridge from original to final.
- Global History Tape: Save and compare multiple shopping scenarios during a single session.
- Clean, Mobile-Ready Interface: Optimized for use on your phone while physically at the store.
Common Use Cases
- Retail Shopping: Quickly calculating "25% off" while browsing clothes.
- Online Shopping: Applying multiple promo codes and checking against a budget.
- Dining & Restaurants: Subtracting discounts from the bill and adding tax/tips.
- Bulk Purchasing: Understanding fixed dollar discounts on high-ticket items.
- Real Estate & Finance: Calculating percentage-based fee reductions.
- Business Math: Determining markdown percentages for inventory management.
Tips & Best Practices
Fixed vs. Percentage: A fixed $10 discount is better than 10% off for items under $100.
The Order Matters: Most stores apply percentage discounts sequentially, not additively (e.g., 20% + 10% is actually a 28% total reduction, not 30%).
Don't Forget Tax: A "great deal" can sometimes be mitigated by high local sales tax—always include it in your final math.
Use the History Tape: Compare different sale scenarios side-by-side to find the best deal.
