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Consumer Application
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| percent | out of 100 |
| discount | a percent(part) of a purchase that is subtracted from an original price |
| tax | a percent(part) of a purchase that is paid to the government. It is added to an original price when you pay your bill. |
| tip | a percent(part) of a purchase that is paid to someone for the service they have provided. It is added to the original amount when you pay your bill. |
| markup | a percent(part) of an item that is added onto the original amount. Prices are often marked up so they can make a profit. |
| sale price | The new price after a discount has been subtracted from an original price. |
| commission | A percent(part) of a sale that the sales person gets to keep as part of his earnings. |