Guide
How the sale price is calculated
The first discount is taken off the original price, and any extra discount is then applied to that reduced amount, not the original. That is why two 20% discounts are not the same as 40% off. The tool also shows the effective discount so you can compare offers fairly.
Practical guide
Smarter shopping with the discount calculator
Why two discounts are not additive
Retailers often advertise an extra percentage off an already reduced price. Because the second cut applies to the smaller number, the combined saving is always less than adding the two percentages. This tool shows the true effective discount so a flashy 20 plus 20 does not fool you.
Comparing offers quickly
Use the effective discount to line up different deals: a single 35% off can beat a 20% plus 20% stack. Change the numbers to see which promotion actually leaves you paying less at the till.
Budgeting the final price
The final price is what you will pay before any tax or shipping. If your country adds sales tax or VAT at checkout, add that afterwards to know the real total you need in your budget.