1. What is the Original Price Calculator?

This calculator helps determine the original price of an item before a discount was applied, when you know the discounted price and the percentage of the discount code that was used.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula:

Where:

• \( Discounted \) — The price after discount (USD)
• \( Code\% \) — The percentage discount applied (e.g., 20 for 20%)

Explanation: The formula reverses the discount calculation to find the original price before the percentage was taken off.

3. Importance of Calculating Original Price

Details: Knowing the original price helps with price comparisons, understanding the true value of discounts, and budgeting for future purchases.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the discounted price in USD and the discount code percentage (without the % sign). Both values must be valid (price > 0, discount between 0-99.99%).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why can't I enter 100% discount?
A: A 100% discount would mean the item was free, making the original price calculation impossible (division by zero).

Q2: Does this work with multiple stacked discounts?
A: No, this calculator only works with a single discount percentage. For multiple discounts, you would need to know the combined effective discount rate.

Q3: What if I only know the discount amount, not percentage?
A: If you know the discount amount in dollars, simply add it to the discounted price to get the original price.

Q4: Does this account for taxes?
A: No, this calculates the pre-tax original price. Taxes are typically applied after discounts.

Q5: Can I use this for price increases instead of discounts?
A: Yes, by entering a negative "discount" percentage, though this is less common in retail scenarios.