Shopping Guide

Discount Calculator Guide — How to Calculate Discounts & Savings

📅 2026-03-31⏱ 5 min read🇮🇳 India-specific

🏷️ Calculate Discount & Savings

Find final price, savings amount and discount % instantly.

Open Calculator →

Discount Formulas

Discount Amount = Original Price × Discount% / 100 Final Price = Original Price − Discount Amount Discount % = (Discount Amount ÷ Original Price) × 100 Original Price (before discount) = Final Price × 100 ÷ (100 − Discount%)

Real Shopping Examples

ScenarioCalculationResult
Rs.2,999 at 30% off2999 × 30/100 = 899.7Pay Rs.2,099
Rs.599 marked down from Rs.999(400/999)×10040% discount
After 25% off you pay Rs.750750 × 100/75Original: Rs.1,000

Double Discount Calculation

When two discounts are applied sequentially (common in sale + coupon):

First: Rs.1000 − 20% = Rs.800 Then: Rs.800 − 10% = Rs.720 Net discount = 28% (NOT 30%!) — discounts don't simply add up

GST + Discount: Which Comes First?

In India, GST is applied on the post-discount price. So discount first, then add GST:

  • MRP Rs.1,000 (incl. 18% GST) at 20% discount
  • Discounted price = Rs.800
  • Price excl. GST = Rs.800 / 1.18 = Rs.677.97
  • GST = Rs.122.03

Try Our Free Discount Calculator

Instant results, PDF download, no signup needed.

Open Discount Calculator →