Calculate final price after two discounts, or find the initial price, first discount, second discount, and price after the first discount.

Double Discount Calculator

Enter at least 3 values to calculate any missing fields (when they can be determined).

Double Discount Formula

The following formula can be used to calculate the final price of an item under a double discount.

FP = IP \times (1 - D_1) \times (1 - D_2)
  • Where FP is the final price
  • IP is the initial price
  • D1 is the first discount
  • D2 is the second discount

In the formula above, the 1st and 2nd discounts are in terms of decimals. Percentages would need to be divided by 100.

Double Discount Definition

A double discount is defined as the final price of an item after two separate discounts have been applied sequentially to the original price.

How to calculate double discount?

How to calculate a double discount

  1. Determine the initial variables

    First, determine the initial price, and both discounts.

  2. Calculate the price after the first discount

    Subtract the initial price times the 1st discount (as a decimal, or divide % by 100) from the initial price.

  3. Calculate the final price

    Subtract the value from step 2 times the 2nd discount (as a decimal, or divide % by 100) from the value in step 2.

FAQ

What is a double discount?

A double discount is a type of discount where two separate discounts are applied sequentially to an item.