1. What is the Original Price Formula?

The Original Price formula calculates the original price of an item before a discount was applied. It's useful for consumers to understand the actual savings and for retailers to set appropriate pricing strategies.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the Original Price formula:

Where:

• \( OP \) — Original Price ($)
• \( SP \) — Sale Price ($)
• \( Discount \) — Discount percentage (%)

Explanation: The formula reverses the discount calculation to find the original price before the discount was applied.

3. Importance of Original Price Calculation

Details: Knowing the original price helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions and understand the true value of discounts. For businesses, it's essential for pricing strategy and profit margin calculations.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the sale price in dollars and the discount percentage. Both values must be valid (sale price > 0, discount between 0-99.99%).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why can't I use a 100% discount?
A: A 100% discount would make the denominator zero, which is mathematically undefined. The maximum discount is 99.99%.

Q2: Does this work for multiple discounts?
A: No, this formula calculates the original price after a single discount. For multiple discounts, a different approach is needed.

Q3: What if the item has taxes included?
A: This calculator assumes the sale price is before taxes. For prices with tax included, you would need to factor in the tax rate separately.

Q4: Can I use this for currency conversion?
A: No, this calculator is specifically for calculating original prices from discounted prices. Currency conversion requires different calculations.

Q5: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically precise for a single discount percentage applied to the original price.