Compare both offers against the same eligible subtotal and include any caps or shipping differences. A larger-looking percentage is not always the better checkout result.
What to check
| Check | What to verify |
|---|---|
| Subtotal | Use eligible items only. |
| Percent | Multiply subtotal by discount rate. |
| Fixed offer | Subtract the stated amount if qualified. |
Use this checklist for your own comparison
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Use eligible items only.
Multiply subtotal by discount rate.
Subtract the stated amount if qualified.
A practical example
On an illustrative $40 order, 15% saves $6 while a valid $8 coupon saves more.
Before you decide
Compare final payable totals, not the visual size of the promotion.
For the broader task, see Compare food cost per day.
Reference and scope
FTC: online shopping provides background for this topic. Examples and checklists are original planning tools; no current seller prices or policies are asserted. The comparison prompts and examples above are practical planning aids, not reports of product testing.