1. What is Percent Off Discount?

A percent off discount reduces the original price by a specified percentage. It's commonly used in retail sales, promotions, and clearance events to calculate the final price after discount.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the discount formula:

Where:

• \( Original\ Price \) — The initial price before discount
• \( Discount\ \% \) — The percentage being taken off (e.g., 20 for 20% off)

Explanation: The formula calculates what percentage of the original price remains after the discount, then applies that to the original price.

3. Importance of Discount Calculation

Details: Accurate discount calculation helps consumers understand actual savings and businesses to properly price discounted items while maintaining profitability.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the original price in dollars and the discount percentage (0-100). Both values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How do I calculate 20% off?
A: Enter the original price and 20 in the percentage field. The calculator will show the discounted price and your savings.

Q2: Can I use this for multiple discounts?
A: This calculates a single discount. For multiple discounts, apply them sequentially or use the formula: Final Price = Original × (1 - d1/100) × (1 - d2/100)...

Q3: What's the difference between percent off and fixed amount off?
A: Percent off reduces price by a percentage, while fixed amount subtracts a specific dollar value regardless of original price.

Q4: How do I calculate the original price from discounted price?
A: Original Price = Discounted Price / (1 - Discount % / 100)

Q5: Does this work for price increases too?
A: Yes, enter a negative percentage (e.g., -10 for 10% price increase).