🛍️ Ever been shopping and seen a big “30% OFF!” tag but weren’t sure how much you’d actually save?
Don’t worry — calculating percent off is super simple and will help you become a smarter shopper! 🛒 We’ve also included a calculator for quick answers.
Let’s break it down together.
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⚙️ Percent Off Calculator
Enter the Percent Off (%) and the Original Price. The tool will calculate both the discount and the sale price.
🙋 What Does “Percent Off” Mean?
“Percent off” means you’re getting a discount — a portion of the original price is being taken away.
For example:
If a shirt costs $50 and it’s 20% off, you’ll pay less than $50 — yay! 🎉
✏️ The Formula to Calculate Percent Off
Here’s the easy formula:
Discount = Original Price × (Percent Off ÷ 100)
Sale Price = Original Price - Discount✅ Step-by-Step Example
Let’s say you want to buy a jacket that costs $80, and it’s 25% off.
Step 1: Convert the percent to a decimal
25% = 25 ÷ 100 = 0.25Step 2: Multiply by the original price
Discount = 80 × 0.25 = 20Step 3: Subtract the discount from the original price
Sale Price = 80 - 20 = $60🎉 So you’ll pay $60 instead of $80. That’s a $20 savings!
🧮 Quick Formula Recap
Sale Price = Original Price × (1 - Percent Off ÷ 100)For the jacket example:
Sale Price = 80 × (1 - 0.25) = 80 × 0.75 = $60✨ Why This Is Useful
Knowing how to calculate percent off helps you:
- 💸 Stick to your budget
- 🧾 Avoid surprises at checkout
- 💯 Feel confident when shopping sales!
🎯 Bonus Tip
If the store is giving multiple discounts (like “20% off and then 10% more off”), calculate them one at a time. Don’t just add them — that’s a common mistake!