How to Calculate Stacked Discounts: Why 20% Off Then 10% Off Isn't 30%
Stacked discounts multiply rather than add. To find the final price, multiply the original price by (1 − first discount) and then by (1 − second discount). So 20% off followed by an extra 10% off gives 0.8 × 0.9 = 0.72 of the price, which is 28% off, not 30%.