Calculate percentage of X, quick & simple.
Let's take a quick example here:
You have a Target coupon of $589 and you need to know how much will you save on your purchase if the discount is 8 percent.
Solution:
Amount Saved = Original Price x Discount in Percent / 100
Amount Saved = (589 x 8) / 100
Amount Saved = 4712 / 100
Amount Saved = $47.12 (answer).
In other words, a 8% discount for a purchase with an original price of $589 equals $47.12 (Amount Saved), so you'll end up paying 541.88.