Discount Reverse Calculator
Back-calculate the original MSRP from a sale price and percentage.
Sale Data
The Anchor Story
Reconstructing the offer
Original Anchor
This item was originally priced at $100.00.
Total Savings
The absolute value of the deal is $20.00.
Verification
A 20% drop on $100 equals $80.
Execution Steps
Enter the Sale Price.
Enter the Discount % that was applied.
Review the original price and total savings.
Pro Strategy
- Use this to verify competitor MSRP claims.
- Ensure your 'Was/Now' math is 100% accurate for legal compliance.
- Reverse math helps in negotiating clearance buy-backs.
Core Concepts
MSRP Recovery
Finding the anchor price used to calculate the deal.
Discount Intensity
Verifying if a '50% off' claim matches the price reality.
Reverse Math
Essential for buyers checking competitive markdown claims.
What is Discount Reverse Calculator?
Uses the inverse percentage formula: Original = Sale / (1 - r).
Best For
- • Auditing competitor sales.
- • Double-checking markdown tags.
- • Procurement negotiations.
Limitations
- • Assumes simple percentage discount.
Alternative Methods
20% Off Calc
Standard forward-calculation.
Industry Applications
See how this methodology generates real revenue uplift in different sectors.
Price Audit
Checking rival's claims.
Used reverse calc on $49 tags claiming 40% off.
Downloadable Resources
No templates available for this tool yet.