Sale or Discount?
Russ Holloway
Say a sweater has a sale tag, and you also get 10% off on Tuesdays. Which price is lower? Some stores let you use both. Some don't. This tool does the math so you know what to ask for.
Type your numbers
What you'll see
- With the sale only: the sale price.
- With your discount only: the regular price minus your percent.
- With both: the sale price minus your percent. This line shows only if you picked Yes.
- The lower price: one line that names which of the prices above is lowest.
If you picked Not sure, you'll also see: "Ask at the register whether you can use your discount on a sale price. The store decides."
Prices show in dollars and cents. Nothing is rounded up.
Example
Regular price 40.00, sale price 32.00, discount 10%, combine answer No.
- With the sale only: $32.00
- With your discount only: $36.00
- The lower price: the sale price, $32.00.
About the result
The result is plain math on the numbers you typed. No store set these numbers, and they don't promise what you'll pay. Tax isn't included. The store's own rules and its register decide the final price.
What this tool saves
When you press Compare, we save the numbers you typed and your Yes, No or Not sure answer. We don't ask for product names or store names. Read more on our privacy page.
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