80 Repricing of Merchandise/Markdown Practice Problems Basic Markdown Practice Problems 45. The men's shirts buyer for the Best Department Store is taking a markdown on short sleeve denim shirts for Father's Day. All $99.00 shirts will be markdown to $69.99. Calculate the markdown dollars for the shirts. The swimwear buyer for an off-price retailer is taking a clearance markdown on the balance of inventory for swim cover-ups that were originally priced at $29.99 to $19.98. What are the markdown dollars for each cover-up