Let’s assume that 10 tables are purchased from Unreal Pvt Ltd. at the list price of 3000 per item and 10% discount (trade) is allowed. Accounting for the transaction will happen as follows: Total list price = 10 x 3000 = 30,000. Less (T.D) = 10% of 30,000 = 3000. Amount to be recorded = list price – discount = 30,000 – 3000 = 27,000 Accounting Treatment for Discounts on Purchases Trade Discount. Trade discounts are generally ignored for accounting purposes in that they are omitted from accounting records. Therefore, purchases, along with any payables in the case of a credit purchase, are recorded net of any trade discounts offered. Definition: A trade discount is the reduction in price a manufacturer or wholesaler gives a wholesaler or retail when they buy a product or group of products. In other words, a trade discount is a certain percentage a manufacturer is willing to reduce its list price for wholesalers or retailers.