Markup & Discount Calculator
Apply a markup or discount to a price
Apply a markup or a discount to a price. Enter the original price and a percentage to find the new price after marking it up or marking it down.
You Save
$20.00
Final Price
$80.00
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the original price.
- Enter the percentage for the markup or discount.
- Choose whether you're adding (markup) or subtracting (discount).
- Review the new price.
Why Use This Calculator?
- Pricing products for sale with a target margin.
- Figuring the sale price during a discount event.
- Comparing a markup versus a discount on the same item.
Real-World Examples
25% markup on an $80 item
Adding 25% to $80 gives a selling price of $100.
20% discount on $100
Taking 20% off $100 gives a sale price of $80.
Markup vs. discount
A markup increases the price by a percentage of the original; a discount decreases it the same way. For a 25% markup on $80, multiply 80 × 0.25 = 20 and add it back to get $100.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between markup and margin?
Markup is a percentage of the cost; margin is a percentage of the selling price. The same dollar profit looks like a bigger markup percentage than margin percentage.
Can I enter a discount over 100%?
A discount over 100% would make the price negative, which doesn't make sense. Keep discounts below 100%.
Does this include sales tax?
No. Tax would be applied separately to the final price.
Important Disclaimer
Results are exact for the values entered. Not pricing or business advice.
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