E-Commerce & Fees

Discount & Promo Margin Impact Calculator

See how a 10%–30% promo coupon slashes unit profit and how many extra orders you must sell just to break even on total profit.

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50% Margin ItemDiscount %Extra Volume Needed
$80 / $40 cost10% off+25% more units
$80 / $40 cost20% off+67% more units
$80 / $40 cost30% off+150% more units

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does a 20% discount need 67% more sales?

Because costs don't shrink when you discount—every discounted dollar comes 100% out of your profit margin.

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