Everyday Money

Price Decrease Calculator

Enter the original price and discount percent to see the sale price.

New price
You save—
Pay fraction—
Single percentage only.

What is the price after a discount?

A single percentage markdown is new price = original × (1 − discount%). The tool also shows how much you save and what fraction of the original price you still pay. Use it for clearances, staff discounts and “20% off” banners where only one cut applies — handy for checking till receipts against a advertised percentage. Stacked promotions (percent then percent, or percent then fixed amount) need different maths — use the discount stacking calculator for those. The reverse direction — marking a price up — is covered by price increase.

Worked example

£89 at 20% off → £89 × 0.80 = £71.20. You save £17.80 and pay 80% of the original.

Limits and assumptions

One percentage only. Does not apply coupons after tax, BOGO offers or capped “up to £X off” rules.

Frequently asked questions

Is 20% off the same as paying 80%?

Yes for a single percentage cut on the listed price.

What if VAT is included?

Enter the price as shown on the ticket; the percentage applies to that figure unless your till rules differ.

Can I enter a fixed £ off?

Not here — this tool is percentage-only. Model a fixed cut by computing the equivalent percent first, or use stacking tools if needed.

Why not use discount stacking?

Use stacking when two or more discounts apply in sequence; this page is for one clean markdown.

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