Discount Calculator
Calculate the final price after applying a percentage or fixed discount. See exactly how much you save.
How to Calculate a Discount
Percentage Discount: Final Price = Original Price x (1 − Discount % / 100)
Fixed Amount Discount: Final Price = Original Price − Discount Amount
Savings: Savings = Original Price − Final Price
Discounts for Freelancers and Businesses
Whether you are offering early payment discounts on your invoices, running a promotion, or evaluating a supplier offer, knowing the exact impact of a discount helps you make better decisions. Common business discount scenarios include:
- Early payment discounts (e.g., 2% off if paid within 10 days)
- Volume discounts for bulk orders
- Seasonal or promotional pricing
- Client loyalty discounts
- Negotiated supplier discounts on business expenses
Want to make sure your discounts still leave healthy margins? Read our guide on how to price your freelance services for strategies that protect your bottom line.
Quick Discount Reference
| Original | 10% off | 20% off | 25% off | 50% off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $45 | $40 | $37.50 | $25 |
| $100 | $90 | $80 | $75 | $50 |
| $500 | $450 | $400 | $375 | $250 |
| $1,000 | $900 | $800 | $750 | $500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Multiply the original price by the discount percentage divided by 100, then subtract from the original price. For example: $200 with 15% off = $200 - ($200 × 0.15) = $200 - $30 = $170. Or simply: $200 × 0.85 = $170.
Strategic discounts can work well: early payment discounts (e.g., 2/10 net 30) improve your cash flow, volume discounts encourage larger projects, and retainer discounts secure recurring revenue. Avoid across-the-board discounts that devalue your work — instead, frame discounts as rewards for specific client behaviors.
A stacking (or compounding) discount applies multiple discounts sequentially. For example, 20% off then 10% off a $100 item: first discount gives $80, second gives $72 — not $70 (which would be a flat 30% off). Each discount applies to the already-reduced price.
The most common format is '2/10 net 30' meaning the client gets a 2% discount if they pay within 10 days, otherwise the full amount is due in 30 days. This improves your cash flow and is standard business practice. On a $5,000 invoice, that's a $100 discount for getting paid 20 days earlier.
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