Last updated: March 2, 2026 by Dr. David Park

How to Calculate a Discount and Sale Price

Formula

Multiply original price by discount percentage to find savings. Subtract from original for sale price.

Sales tax is applied to the discounted price, not the original.

Common use cases:

  • Calculate sale prices while shopping
  • Compare discounts across stores
  • Find total cost after discount and tax

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Dr. David Park

Applied Mathematician, PhD Mathematics

David holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics from MIT. He has published research on numerical methods and computational algorithms used in engineering and scientific calculators.

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