Calculator methodology

See the formulas and assumptions used by the percentage calculators.

Core percentage formulas

The calculators use standard arithmetic formulas and round results for readability.

part of whole: part ÷ whole × 100 percent of number: number × percent ÷ 100 percentage change: (new - old) ÷ old × 100 reverse increase: final ÷ (1 + percent/100) reverse decrease: final ÷ (1 - percent/100)

Shopping and tax formulas

discount amount = original × discount% ÷ 100 sale price = original - discount amount tax total = price × (1 + tax%/100) net price = gross ÷ (1 + tax%/100)

Business formulas

markup% = (selling price - cost) ÷ cost × 100 margin% = (revenue - cost) ÷ revenue × 100 basis points = percentage × 100

Limitations

  • Tax and VAT calculations are simple estimates and may not match local rules, exemptions, or rounding laws.
  • Finance and business calculators do not replace accounting advice.
  • Grade ranges are only rough examples and may not match your school scale.
  • Displayed results may be rounded, while internal math uses the entered values.