Calculate percentage of X, quick & simple.
Let's take a quick example here:
You have a Target coupon of $1997 and you need to know how much will you save on your purchase if the discount is 17 percent.
Solution:
Amount Saved = Original Price x Discount in Percent / 100
Amount Saved = (1997 x 17) / 100
Amount Saved = 33949 / 100
Amount Saved = $339.49 (answer).
In other words, a 17% discount for a purchase with an original price of $1997 equals $339.49 (Amount Saved), so you'll end up paying 1657.51.