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Discount Impact Calculator

See how offering a discount affects your profit margins and how much more you need to sell to break even.

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Fill in the fields above and click Calculate to see your results.

How to use

See how offering a discount affects your profit margins and how much more you need to sell to break even.

How it's calculated

Original Margin %

((original_price - cogs) / original_price) * 100

New Margin % (After Discount)

((original_price * (1 - discount_percent / 100) - cogs) / (original_price * (1 - discount_percent / 100))) * 100

Required Sales Volume Increase (%)

(discount_percent / (((original_price - cogs) / original_price * 100) - discount_percent)) * 100

Volume increase needed to maintain same absolute profit

Examples

Seasonal Sale

  • Cost of Goods Sold (COGS):300,000
  • Original Price:500,000
  • Discount Percentage (%):20

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is a 10% discount so impactful?

A 10% discount reduces your price, but it often reduces your profit by a much larger percentage. If your margin is 30%, a 10% discount cuts your profit by 33%!