Double Discount Calculator

Calculate your final price after two discounts. This tool also factors in sales tax.

Original Price ($)

First Discount (%)

Second Discount (%)

Is Tax Included in Price?

Sales Tax (%)

You Pay

$0.00

You Save

$0.00

How to Use the Double Discount Calculator

This calculator determines the final price after applying two successive discounts. Follow these easy steps:

Enter the Original Price: Input the initial price of the item.
Enter the First Discount: Input the percentage of the first discount.
Enter the Second Discount: Input the percentage of the second discount.
Select Sales Tax Option: Choose “Yes” to include sales tax and enter the applicable percentage. Select “No” if there is no sales tax.
Result: The calculator will display the final price after both discounts and sales tax (if applicable).

Double Discount Formula

Here’s how the double discount is calculated:

First Discount Calculation:
Discount Amount = (Original Price * First Discount) / 100
Price After First Discount = Original Price – Discount Amount
Second Discount Calculation:
Discount Amount = (Price After First Discount * Second Discount) / 100
Price After Second Discount = Price After First Discount – Discount Amount
Sales Tax Calculation (If applicable):
Sales Tax Amount = (Price After Second Discount * Sales Tax Percentage) / 100
Final Price = Price After Second Discount + Sales Tax Amount

Example: Let’s say you want to buy a shirt with an original price of $50. It has a first discount of 20% and a second discount of 10%. Additionally, there’s a 5% sales tax.

First Discount: ($50 * 20%) / 100 = $10 off, making the price $40.
Second Discount: ($40 * 10%) / 100 = $4 off, bringing the price to $36.
Sales Tax: ($36 * 5%) / 100 = $1.80, resulting in a final price of $37.80.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a double discount?

A double discount means two discounts are applied one after the other to the original price. The second discount applies to the price after the first discount, not the original price.

How does this calculator differ from a regular discount calculator?

This calculator allows you to input two separate discounts instead of just one. It also provides the option to include sales tax.

Can I use this calculator for any type of purchase?

Yes, this tool works for any purchase as long as you know the original price, both discount percentages, and the sales tax (if applicable).

Is it better to have two smaller discounts or one large discount?

The outcome is the same whether you have two smaller discounts or one large discount, as long as the total discount percentage is equal.

Why is the final price different when I change the order of the discounts?

The order of discounts doesn’t affect the final price. The calculator applies the discounts in the order you input them, but the final result remains the same.