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Successive discounts calculator
Apply two discounts in sequence and find the single equivalent discount.
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Final price72
Total saving28
Effective discount28%
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How to calculate
Apply two discounts in sequence and find the single equivalent discount.
Final price =
price*(1-first/100)*(1-second/100)Total saving =
price-price*(1-first/100)*(1-second/100)Effective discount =
100*(1-(1-first/100)*(1-second/100)) %Worked example
- Original price: 100
- First discount (%): 20
- Second discount (%): 10
- Final price: 72
- Total saving: 28
- Effective discount: 28 %
Assumptions and limits
Assumes both reductions apply to the remaining price. Tax, shipping, excluded items and coupon caps are not included.
Results are rounded for display; calculations use unrounded values. Read our calculation methodology.
Understanding the result
Apply two discounts in sequence and find the single equivalent discount. Twenty percent followed by ten percent leaves 72 from 100: the effective discount is 28%, not 30%.
When this tool is useful
Twenty percent followed by ten percent leaves 72 from 100: the effective discount is 28%, not 30%.
Understanding your inputs
| Input | Example |
|---|---|
Original price price | 100 |
First discount (%) first | 20 |
Second discount (%) second | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What does this estimate leave out?
Assumes both reductions apply to the remaining price. Tax, shipping, excluded items and coupon caps are not included.
How do I check the example?
Use the stated units and the formula below. Keep full precision until the final answer; change one input at a time to see its effect.