Finance
Markup & Discount Calculator
Last updated: July 11, 2026
Calculate markup percentage, selling price, discount amount, and final price for retail and business. See profit margins and savings with step-by-step solutions.
How to Use This Calculator
- Select Markup mode (to add profit to cost) or Discount mode (to reduce a price).
- Enter the cost/original price and the markup or discount percentage.
- Click Calculate to see the final price, profit/savings, margin, and step-by-step solution.
Formula
Markup:
Markup Amount = Cost × (Markup% / 100)
Selling Price = Cost + Markup Amount
Margin = Markup Amount / Selling Price × 100%
Selling Price = Cost + Markup Amount
Margin = Markup Amount / Selling Price × 100%
Discount:
Discount Amount = Original × (Discount% / 100)
Final Price = Original − Discount Amount
Final Price = Original − Discount Amount
Examples
Retail Markup: Item costs $50, 40% markup. Selling price = $70. Profit = $20. Margin = 28.57%.
Wholesale: Cost $25, 60% markup. Selling price = $40. Margin = 37.5% (markup is on cost, margin is on selling price).
Seasonal Discount: Jacket originally $120, 25% off. Final price = $90. You save $30 (25% discount = 25% savings).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between markup and margin?
Markup is based on cost price. Margin is based on selling price. A 50% markup equals a 33.3% margin — they are related but not the same.
What is a standard markup in retail?
Markups vary by industry. Common ranges are 30–50% for clothing, 50–100% for electronics, and 100–300% for jewelry.
How do I calculate the discount percentage I received?
Discount% = (Discount Amount / Original Price) × 100%. For example, if you paid $80 for a $100 item, the discount was 20%.
Can I use this for multiple discounts?
This calculator handles a single markup or discount. For multiple sequential discounts, apply them one at a time (e.g., 20% then 10% is not the same as 30% off).