Quick Discount Calculator
Calculate savings and the required volume lift to offset a price cut.
Offer Config
Discount Impact
Mathematics of the sale
Customer Gain
User saves $20.00 per item.
Revenue Hurdle
You need to sell 25% more units to make the same revenue.
Perception
20% is deep enough to drive action without looking desperate.
Execution Steps
Enter base price.
Adjust discount percentage.
View the final price and lift requirement.
Pro Strategy
- A 20% discount requires 25% more volume to break even on revenue.
- Use whole numbers for discounts ($20 off) for products > $100.
- Limit discount duration to avoid 'Price Entitlement'.
Core Concepts
Volume Lift
The % of extra units you must sell to maintain the same total revenue.
Deal Utility
The psychological 'gain' felt by the customer receiving the discount.
Effective Discount
The real price reduction after any surcharges.
What is Quick Discount Calculator?
Calculates nominal savings and uses the revenue parity formula: (Old Price / New Price) - 1.
Best For
- • Flash sale planning.
- • Drafting ad copy.
- • Checking promo feasibility.
Limitations
- • Ignores margin (revenue focus only).
Alternative Methods
Discount Ladder
Full tiered profitability analysis.
Industry Applications
See how this methodology generates real revenue uplift in different sectors.
Flash Sale
Low conversion.
Implemented 20% sitewide.
Downloadable Resources
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