How to Calculate a Discount Price

Discount formula

Discount amount = original price × discount percentage ÷ 100.

Final price = original price − discount amount.

Example

If a product costs 80 and the discount is 15%, the discount is 80 × 15 ÷ 100 = 12. The final price is 68.

Multiple discounts

Two discounts are usually applied one after another, not added together. A 20% discount followed by 10% off is not exactly the same as one 30% discount.

Practical tip

Always check whether tax or shipping is added before or after the discount.

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