This article illustrates the difference between Standard Tiering and Volume Tiering through a sample computation. This also explains how to use the Between operator in tiered rates.

Standard Tiering

This rate charges a certain amount for the quantity within a tier and will charge a certain amount for the quantity within the next tier. In short, the rate will be applied for each tier being used. 

Referring to the image below, the system charges $2.00 for the first case, $1.50 for the 2nd to 5th cases, and $1.00 for any additional cases beyond five.

Scenario 1

Let's say we have a total of 4 cases, how much is the total rate based on above image? This will utilize both Tier 1 and Tier 2 rate.

Answer: (QTY 1*$2) + (QTY 3 * $1.5) = $6.50 will be charged for a total of 4 cases. 

Scenario 2

If we have a total of 12 cases, how much is the total rate based on above image? This will utilize all tiers.

Answer: (QTY 1*$2) + (QTY 4 * $1.5) + (QTY 7 * $1.00)= $15.00 will be charged for a total of 12 cases. 

Volume Tiering

This rate charges a specific amount depending on which tier the quantity falls within. Unlike standard tiering, there could only be one tier to utilize when the system generates the rate. 

Referring to the image below, the system charges $1.00 per case if there are up to 5 cases, $0.75 per case if there are between 6 and 10 cases, and $0.50 per case if there are more than 10 cases

Scenario 1

Let's say we have a total of 10 cases, how much is the total rate based on above image? This will utilize Tier 2.

Answer: (QTY 10 * $0.75) = $7.50 will be charged for a total of 10 cases. 

Scenario 2

If we have a total of 15 cases, how much is the total rate based on above image? This will utilize the last tier.

Answer: (QTY 15 * $0.50)= $7.50 be charged for a total of 15 cases. 

Scenario 3

If we have a total of 5 cases, how much is the total rate based on above image? This will utilize the first tier.

Answer: (QTY 5 * $1.00)= $5.00 be charged for a total of 5 cases. 

Between Operator

Notice that the operators are locked to Less Than or Equal, Between, and Greater Than. 

When using the Between operator to set tier values, remember that the system excludes the value indicated in the 'From' field. Referring to the image below, Tier 2 counts only for cases 6 through 10.

In Scenario 1 with 10 cases, Tier 2 is used for charge calculation, not Tier 3. In Scenario 3 with 5 cases, Tier 1 is used, not Tier 2