Discount Calculator Calculate sale prices, stack promotions, model BOGO deals, and avoid fake discounts — with real 2025 ...

Discount Calculator

Calculate sale prices, stack promotions, model BOGO deals, and avoid fake discounts — with real 2025 retail benchmarks.

Standard Discount

Stacked Discounts

BOGO & Bundles

Clearance Pricing

Original Price ($)

Discount Type % Off $ Off Final Price

Discount (%)

Original Price ($)

Discount 1 % Off $ Off

Amount

Discount 2 None % Off $ Off

Amount

Order % then $ $ then %

Item Price ($)

Quantity

Deal Type BOGO (2nd 100% off) BOGO 50% off Buy 2, Get 1 Free Tiered (e.g., 3 for $100)

Tier Qty

Tier Price ($)

Original Price ($)

Week 1 Discount (%)

Week 2 Discount (%)

Week 3 Discount (%)

Final Week (%)

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Final Price

$0.00

Total Savings

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Effective Discount

$0.00

Per Item Savings

Price Breakdown

How Discounts Are Calculated

Standard Discount**:

• % Off**: Final = Original × (1 − Discount/100)
• $ Off**: Final = Original − Discount
• Final Price**: Discount = (Original − Final) ÷ Original

Stacked Discounts** (order matters!):

• Correct**: 20% off $100 = $80 → $10 off = **$70**
• Incorrect**: $10 off $100 = $90 → 20% off = **$72**

BOGO Math**:

• 2 × $50, BOGO 50% → $50 + $25 = **$75** (37.5% off)
• 3 × $50, Buy 2 Get 1 Free → $100 for 3 (**33.3% off**)

✅ Pro Tip**: Always apply % discounts *before* $ discounts to maximize savings.

Discount Red Flags

⚠️ Avoid these deceptive practices:

• Fake MSRP** — “Was $199, now $99” when $199 was never charged
• Countdown timers** — “3 left at this price!” (algorithmically generated)
• Shipping tax** — “20% off” but +$15 shipping = net 5% savings
• “Each” pricing** — “3 for $30” ($10 each) vs. regular $10.99

✅ Smart Shopping Tips**:

• Use browser extensions (Honey, WikiBuy) to find *real* historical lows
• Ask: “What’s the *lowest* price this item has sold for in 90 days?”
• Compare unit prices (e.g., $/oz, $/sq ft) — not just package size

2025 Discount Benchmarks

Event	Avg. Discount	Peak Discount
Black Friday	32%	70% (doorbusters)
Prime Day	28%	65%
Back-to-School	20%	50%
Clearance (Wk 4)	75–90%	95% (final markdown)

📉 BOGO Effectiveness** (Retail TouchPoints):

• BOGO → +37% basket size
• “3 for $X” → +52% units sold
• Free shipping threshold → +28% conversion

How to Use This Calculator

➡️ Standard Discount

“$100 item, 25% off” → $75. Or “What % is $85 off $120?”

➡️ Stacked Discounts

Model “20% off + $10 off + free shipping” — see if order matters.

➡️ BOGO & Bundles

Compare BOGO vs. 30% off — which saves more per item?

➡️ Clearance Pricing

Project weekly markdowns: $200 → $150 → $100 → $50.

Note: Assumes pre-tax pricing. Add sales tax manually for final cost.