Discount Calculator

Calculate final sale price, savings amount, and percentage off for any discount type — instantly.

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Discount20%
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Final Price
₹800
Original Price₹1,000
You Save₹200
Savings20%
How it's calculated:
₹1,000 × 20% = ₹200 discount → Final: ₹800

Quick Discount Reference — ₹1,000

How Discount Calculations Work

A discount is a reduction applied to the original price of a product or service. Our calculator supports four common discount types:

  • Percentage Discount: The most common type. Formula: Savings = Original Price × Discount% ÷ 100. Final Price = Original − Savings.
  • Flat Amount Off: A fixed currency amount is deducted. Example: ₹200 off a ₹1,500 item → final price ₹1,300 (13.3% off).
  • Buy One Get One (BOGO): For every item purchased, alternate items are free. Effective discount = 50% when buying 2.
  • Price + Tax: Enter the base price and tax rate (e.g. 18% GST) to see the final tax-inclusive price and tax amount separately.

Working Backwards — Find Original Price from Sale Price

If you see a sale price and want to know the original: Original = Sale Price ÷ (1 − Discount% ÷ 100). Example: an item sells for ₹800 after 20% off → Original = 800 ÷ 0.80 = ₹1,000.

Stacked Discounts

When two discounts apply (e.g. 20% off + extra 10%), the effective discount is NOT simply 30%. It's: Final = Price × (1−0.20) × (1−0.10) = Price × 0.72 → 28% off. This calculator handles single discounts; for stacked discounts, apply them sequentially.

Real-World Shopping Tips

  • Compare the percentage saved, not just the rupee amount — 20% off ₹2,000 (saves ₹400) is better than 30% off ₹1,000 (saves ₹300) if you need the same product.
  • BOGO deals are effectively 50% off per item, but only if you need two units.
  • Coupon codes often stack with sale prices — check if the retailer allows combining offers.
  • GST is calculated on the post-discount price, not the original price, when a discount is offered upfront.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate 30% off ₹1,500?

30% of ₹1,500 = ₹1,500 × 0.30 = ₹450 savings. Final price = ₹1,500 − ₹450 = ₹1,050. Or simply: ₹1,500 × 0.70 = ₹1,050.

What is the difference between discount and markdown?

A discount is a temporary reduction offered to a customer (sale, coupon). A markdown is a permanent reduction in the listed price of an item, usually to clear old inventory.

Is GST calculated before or after discount?

As per Indian GST rules, when a seller offers a discount that is known at the time of supply and shown on the invoice, GST is calculated on the post-discount price (not the original price).

How is BOGO different from 50% off?

They're mathematically equivalent when buying exactly 2 units of the same item. But BOGO requires buying two — you may not need the second item. A 50% off deal is better if you only need one item.