Shopping & Consumer CostsReverse Markdown
Original Price Calculator
Reverse calculate the original pre-discount sticker price from any discounted price and known percentage markdown.
Original Pre-Discount Price:$0.00
Total Markdown Savings:$0.00
Reverse Markdown Formula
Original Price = Sale Price / (1 - (Discount % / 100))- Inverse Calculation: Divides the discounted price by the retained percentage fraction.
- 100% Discount Edge Case: An item discounted 100% is free ($0.00), making the original price mathematically undefined and non-reversible.
Step-by-Step Worked Example
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How to Use This Calculator
Assumptions & Limitations
- Discount percentage must be less than 100% for a valid reverse calculation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do retailers display original prices alongside sale prices?
Behavioral economists call this "price anchoring." Displaying a high original price alongside a discounted sale price makes consumers perceive higher subjective value and savings.
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