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Buy One Get One Discount Calculator

Calculate the effective price and discount for a buy-one-get-one offer when the second equal-priced item is discounted.

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How to use the Buy One Get One Discount Calculator

Calculate the effective price and discount for a buy-one-get-one offer when the second equal-priced item is discounted. Enter the requested values and select Calculate. The result and supporting values are produced locally in your browser.

Formula

Pair Price = Item Price + Item Price × (1 − Second-Item Discount % ÷ 100)

Worked example

For two $20 items with the second item free (100% off), the pair costs $20 and the effective discount across both items is 50%.

What to keep in mind

  • This assumes both items have the same regular price.
  • Retailers may apply the discount to the lower-priced item when products differ.

Methodology

This calculator uses deterministic arithmetic and performs the calculation locally in your browser. Verify assumptions, units, and source values for your specific use case.

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Frequently asked questions

What does this calculator calculate?

Calculate the effective price and discount for a buy-one-get-one offer when the second equal-priced item is discounted.

How is the result calculated?

Pair Price = Item Price + Item Price × (1 − Second-Item Discount % ÷ 100).

Can I use the result for an important decision?

Use the result as a calculation aid and verify the inputs, assumptions, and applicable professional or regulatory requirements before relying on it for an important decision.

Does CalculateMeasure store the values I enter?

The calculator performs its arithmetic in your browser. The calculator itself does not need to send your entered values to a server to produce the result.