Question 1

How do I calculate a discount percentage?

Accepted Answer

To calculate the discount percentage, subtract the sale price from the original price, divide the result by the original price, and multiply by 100. For example, if an item drops from $100 to $75, the discount is (100-75)/100 x 100 = 25%.

Question 2

What is the difference between a discount and a markdown?

Accepted Answer

A discount is a temporary price reduction usually offered as a promotion, while a markdown is a permanent reduction in the retail price of an item. Both reduce the price you pay, but discounts are typically time-limited.

Question 3

How do stacked or multiple discounts work?

Accepted Answer

When multiple discounts are applied sequentially, each discount is calculated on the already-reduced price, not the original. For example, 20% off then 10% off a $100 item gives $80 after the first discount, then $72 after the second — not $70 as you might expect from simply adding 20% + 10%.

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