textview superscript doesn't appear correctly

Question

In my code I want set percent as a superscript of textview and I am using this code

 viewHolder.percent.setText(Html.fromHtml("-" + discount.getPercent() + "<sup>%</sup>"));

And when I run I have this result why?

There is no and padding or margin in my code.

Answer 1

Try this

 viewHolder.percent.setText(Html.fromHtml("-" + discount.getPercent() + "<sup><small>%</small></sup>"));