- You pay
- ₹1,999.20
- You save
- ₹499.80
- Total discount
- 20%
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Please note: this calculator is a free aid for working out numbers, not financial, tax or investment advice. It has not been prepared or checked by a chartered accountant or financial adviser, and results may be inaccurate for your situation. Check important decisions with a qualified professional.
How to use Discount & Profit Margin Calculator
- Choose Discount if you are buying, or Margin and markup if you are selling.
- For a discount, enter the price and the discount, plus any extra discount such as a bank offer.
- For margin, enter your cost and selling price, or a target margin to see the price you need.
Stacked discounts do not add up
A second discount applies to the already-reduced price. 20% off and then 10% off is 0.8 × 0.9 = 0.72 of the price: 28% off in total, not 30%. On a ₹2,499 item you pay ₹1,799.28 and save ₹699.72.
Margin and markup are different numbers
Margin is profit as a share of the selling price; markup is profit as a share of the cost. An item that costs ₹600 and sells for ₹800 makes ₹200: a 25% margin but a 33.33% markup. Mixing the two up is a common pricing mistake.
To reach a target margin, divide the cost by (1 − margin ÷ 100). For a 30% margin on a ₹600 cost, sell at 600 ÷ 0.7 = ₹857.14.
Frequently asked questions
Is GST included?
The calculator uses whatever prices you enter. For GST-inclusive prices, work out margin on prices without GST, because GST collected is not your income. The GST Calculator can remove it first.
What is a good profit margin?
It depends on the industry, volume and overheads. Retail and food often run on thin margins; software and services usually need higher ones. Compare with businesses like yours.
Can a discount be more than 100%?
No. The calculator accepts discounts from 0 to 100%.