1. What is a Percent Off Calculator?

Definition: This calculator determines the percentage discount between an original price and a sale price.

Purpose: It helps shoppers and businesses quickly calculate discounts and savings during sales events.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

Where:

• Original — The original price before discount
• Sale — The discounted sale price

Explanation: The difference between original and sale price is divided by the original price, then multiplied by 100 to get a percentage.

3. Importance of Percent Off Calculation

Details: Understanding discounts helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions and businesses set competitive prices.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the original price and sale price in dollars. Both values must be positive numbers, and sale price should not exceed original price.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What if my sale price is higher than original?
A: This would indicate a price increase rather than discount. The calculator will only show results when sale price ≤ original price.

Q2: Does this work for any currency?
A: Yes, as long as both prices are in the same currency. The percentage result is currency-independent.

Q3: How precise is the calculation?
A: Results are shown to two decimal places for percentage values.

Q4: Can I calculate multiple discounts?
A: For multiple discounts, calculate each one sequentially using the new sale price as the original for the next discount.

Q5: How do I calculate the final price from a percent off?
A: Use our Reverse Discount Calculator tool for that calculation.