1. What is a Percent Off Calculator?

Definition: This calculator determines the final price after a percentage discount is applied to an original price.

Purpose: It helps shoppers and businesses quickly calculate sale prices and discounts in pounds sterling.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

Where:

• Price — Original price in GBP (£)
• % Off — Discount percentage (0-100%)
• Discounted — Final price after discount

Explanation: The discount percentage is converted to a decimal (divided by 100) and subtracted from 1 to get the multiplier for the original price.

3. Importance of Discount Calculations

Details: Accurate discount calculations ensure proper pricing during sales, help with budgeting, and allow for price comparisons between retailers.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the original price in GBP and the discount percentage (0-100). Both values must be positive numbers with % Off between 0 and 100.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How do I calculate a 20% discount?
A: Enter the original price and 20 in the % Off field. The calculator will show the discounted price and 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 (1 - d1)(1 - d2)... where d is decimal discount.

Q3: Does this include VAT?
A: The calculator works with gross prices including VAT. For VAT-exclusive calculations, adjust the price first.

Q4: How do I reverse calculate to find original price?
A: Use Original Price = Discounted Price / (1 - Discount Percentage/100)

Q5: What's the maximum discount I can enter?
A: The calculator accepts 0-100% discounts. A 100% discount means the item is free.