Discount Calculator
Quickly find the sale price after a discount, the savings amount, or the discount percentage. Works for flat discounts, MRP-to-sale comparisons, or finding the original price from the discounted price.
Discount Calculator
Sale Price
₹1,400
You save ₹600
Original Price
₹2,000
Sale Price
₹1,400
Amount Saved
₹600
Discount
30.00%
How It Works
Discount calculations appear everywhere — retail sales, e-commerce offers, wholesale pricing, invoice discounts, and financial planning. There are three common problems: finding the discounted price (most common), finding what discount percentage was applied, or reverse-calculating the original price from a discounted price. In India, discounts are typically applied to MRP (Maximum Retail Price) which is printed on packaging. The actual discount percentage off MRP determines real savings value. Note that 'up to X% off' in advertisements is the maximum — average discounts are usually much lower.
Formula
Sale Price = Original Price × (1 − Discount%/100). Savings = Original − Sale Price. Discount% = (Savings / Original) × 100.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate the price after a discount?
Sale Price = Original Price × (1 − Discount/100). For a 30% discount on ₹2,000: Sale Price = 2,000 × (1 − 0.30) = 2,000 × 0.70 = ₹1,400. You save ₹600. Alternatively: savings = 2,000 × 0.30 = ₹600, then subtract from original.
How do I find the original price from a discounted price?
If you know the sale price and discount percentage: Original Price = Sale Price ÷ (1 − Discount/100). Example: an item costs ₹840 after a 30% discount. Original = 840 ÷ 0.70 = ₹1,200. This is useful when you see 'sale price' but want to know MRP.
How do I calculate successive discounts?
Successive discounts are NOT additive. A 20% discount followed by a 10% discount is NOT 30% total. Effective discount = 1 − (1−d1) × (1−d2). For 20% then 10%: effective = 1 − 0.80 × 0.90 = 1 − 0.72 = 28%. On ₹1,000: after 20% → ₹800, then 10% off ₹800 → ₹720. Total savings = ₹280 (28% of original).
What is the difference between discount and cashback?
A discount reduces the price upfront at the time of purchase. Cashback is a post-purchase credit — you pay the full price and receive a portion back later (in your wallet, bank account, or as reward points). The effective savings from cashback may be delayed or conditional. Both can be expressed as a percentage of the original price, but cashback often has conditions (minimum spend, specific payment method, expiry).
What is MRP and how does it relate to discounts in India?
MRP (Maximum Retail Price) is the highest price at which a product can be legally sold to consumers in India, inclusive of all taxes. It is printed on packaging as mandated by the Legal Metrology Act. Sellers can charge below MRP (hence discounts), but not above. E-commerce discounts are typically expressed as 'X% off MRP'. When comparing prices across retailers, always compare against MRP to judge the real discount.
How are trade discounts different from retail discounts?
A trade discount is a reduction given by manufacturers or wholesalers to retailers/distributors (B2B), typically not shown on the invoice — the invoice is written at the discounted price. A cash discount is given for early payment. A retail discount (what this calculator handles) is given to end consumers off the listed/MRP price. GST is applied on the transaction value after discount in most cases.