Calculate the final sale price and total savings after applying one or two successive discounts.
A discount calculator quickly computes the final price you pay after one or two successive percentage discounts are applied to the original price. It also shows the total amount saved. Whether you are shopping during an Indian festive sale (Diwali, Navratri, Dussehra, Republic Day Sale), evaluating a trade offer with cascading discounts, or comparing e-commerce deals, this calculator helps you cut through confusing marketing terms to understand the actual price you will pay and the genuine saving you receive.
A single discount applies directly to the original price. Successive discounts apply to the already-discounted price — they are NOT additive. A "20% + 10% discount" is not the same as "30% off."
Single discount: Discounted Price = Original Price × (1 − Discount/100). Savings = Original Price − Discounted Price.
Successive discounts: Price after first discount = Original Price × (1 − D1/100). Price after second discount = Price after first × (1 − D2/100). Effective discount % = 1 − [(1 − D1/100) × (1 − D2/100)].
Example: Product MRP ₹1,000, first discount 20%, second discount 10%: Price after 20% discount = ₹800. Price after additional 10% on ₹800 = ₹720. Total savings = ₹280 (28% effective discount — not 30%). (Note: "20% + 10% off" is mathematically equivalent to 28% off, not 30%.)
India\'s retail pricing environment is unique due to the MRP (Maximum Retail Price) system mandated by the Legal Metrology Act. Every packaged product sold in India must display the MRP — the maximum amount a retailer can legally charge inclusive of all taxes. Discounts on MRP are common in modern retail, e-commerce (Amazon India, Flipkart, Meesho, Myntra), and B2B trade. Common discount structures in Indian retail: (1) Flat percentage off MRP — e.g., "30% off" shown prominently on product listings. (2) Combo discounts — "Buy 2 get 1 free" (effective 33.3% discount). (3) Cashback discounts — not actually a price reduction but a cashback to your payment wallet (Paytm, PhonePe, GPay). (4) EMI discounts — some products have a lower price specifically on no-cost EMI plans. (5) Bank offers — "Extra 10% off with HDFC credit card" — an additional discount on the already-discounted sale price. (6) Trade discounts in B2B — successive discounts quoted as a "series" (e.g., 40+5+2 on printed price) — common in wholesale, pharmaceutical, and industrial goods trading. Understanding that successive discounts compound (not add) is critical for correct pricing calculations in B2B transactions. GST: note that MRP in India is inclusive of GST. If a product has a ₹1,000 MRP with 18% GST, the pre-GST base price is ₹847.46. When computing trade discounts for GST invoicing purposes, discounts must be clearly mentioned on the tax invoice and reduce the GST liability proportionately.
MRP (Maximum Retail Price) is the maximum price at which a product can legally be sold to consumers in India, mandated by the Legal Metrology Act. It is inclusive of all taxes (including GST). Sellers can offer discounts on the MRP but cannot charge above it. In modern retail and e-commerce, heavy discounting is common — especially during festive sales. The genuine consumer saving is the difference between the MRP and the actual selling price. Be cautious of "fake MRP inflation" — a product listed at ₹2,000 MRP with 50% off to ₹1,000 may have a genuine market price of ₹1,000-1,200, making the "50% discount" misleading.
In Indian B2B trade (pharmaceuticals, wholesale, industrial goods), discounts are quoted as a series: e.g., "40+5+2 on printed price." This means: Step 1 — take 40% off the printed/list price. Step 2 — take a further 5% off the already-discounted price. Step 3 — take a further 2% off. For a product with a printed price of ₹1,000: after 40% = ₹600; after 5% on ₹600 = ₹570; after 2% on ₹570 = ₹558.60. Effective discount = 44.14% (not 47%). Always compute successive discounts as a chain, not by addition, to avoid under-pricing goods.
For GST-registered sellers, discounts affect the taxable value on which GST is computed. Pre-sale discounts (agreed before or at the time of sale and mentioned on the invoice): the taxable value is the reduced price after discount, and GST is computed on this lower base. Post-sale discounts (given after the invoice is issued): if no GST credit reversal is required from the buyer, the supplier issues a Credit Note to adjust the GST. Discounts not disclosed on the original invoice or not related to the supply cannot reduce the GST liability retrospectively without a Credit Note. For e-commerce sellers, platform discounts funded by the marketplace (not the seller) are treated differently — the seller's taxable value is the price before the marketplace-funded discount.
A discount directly reduces the price you pay for a product at the time of purchase — you pay less and receive the same product. A cashback is money returned to your payment wallet (Paytm, PhonePe, GPay, bank cashback) after purchase — you pay the full price upfront and receive a partial refund later. Cashback is sometimes instant (credited before the return window closes) or delayed (credited after 30-90 days and subject to conditions). The effective value of a cashback is slightly lower than an equivalent discount because: there is a time delay; it may only be usable on future purchases on the same platform; and minimum spend conditions may apply.
Effective discount % = [(Original Price − Final Price) ÷ Original Price] × 100. Example: MRP ₹2,000, bank offer ₹200 off, sale price ₹1,600 (20% off MRP), final price after bank discount = ₹1,400. Effective discount = [(₹2,000 − ₹1,400) ÷ ₹2,000] × 100 = 30%. For successive discounts D1 and D2 (both as percentages): Effective discount % = 100 × [1 − (1 − D1/100) × (1 − D2/100)]. For 20% + 10%: 100 × [1 − 0.80 × 0.90] = 100 × [1 − 0.72] = 28%.
During major Indian festive sales (Amazon Great Indian Festival, Flipkart Big Billion Days, Myntra End of Reason Sale, Snapdeal Diwali Sale), discounts typically layer multiple offers: base discount (10-70% off MRP depending on category); bank card discount (additional 5-10% off with specific bank credit/debit cards — HDFC, SBI, ICICI, Axis, Kotak are common partners); exchange offer (old device/appliance exchange for additional ₹1,000-10,000 off, primarily for smartphones and large appliances); no-cost EMI (specific tenure makes the product cheaper than MRP); and loyalty/coupon codes (additional 5-15% off on select items). The genuine final price requires stacking all applicable offers, which this calculator helps compute when you know the successive discount percentages.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides discount computation based on entered percentages. Actual prices, MRP, and discounts at Indian retail outlets and e-commerce platforms may vary by seller, region, and sale period. Always verify the final price at checkout before purchasing. GST treatment of discounts in B2B transactions should be confirmed with your CA or tax adviser.