The Problem
E-commerce platform discount systems handle simple cases. Your promotions are more complex:
- Stacking rules: Multiple discounts that need to apply in specific order
- Conditional logic: Discounts that depend on cart contents, customer tier, or timing
- Product exclusions: Promotions that apply to some products but not others
- Tiered discounts: Progressive discounts based on quantity or cart value
- Customer-specific pricing: Different discount rules for different customer segments
When the discount system can’t handle your promotions, staff resort to manual calculations or you lose margin to incorrect discount application.
How I Solve It
I build custom discount systems that match your actual promotional requirements:
Complex Stacking Logic
- Discount priority and application order
- Rules for which discounts can combine
- Maximum discount caps and floor pricing
- Correct calculation when multiple promotions apply
Conditional Discount Rules
- Cart-based conditions (value thresholds, specific products)
- Customer-based conditions (loyalty tier, purchase history)
- Time-based conditions (seasonal, flash sales, early bird)
- Product-based conditions (categories, brands, exclusions)
Customer-Specific Pricing
- Tiered pricing visible after customer login
- Negotiated discount schedules per account
- Volume-based pricing that calculates automatically
- Wholesale vs. retail pricing separation
Need This Solution?
If you're facing similar challenges or want to discuss how I can help implement this for your project, I'd be happy to talk.
Common Discount Scenarios
Promotional Campaigns
- Buy-one-get-one and quantity-based promotions
- Free shipping thresholds with product exclusions
- Bundle pricing with automatic discount application
- Limited-time flash sales with countdown handling
B2B Pricing
- Customer-specific discount percentages
- Volume break pricing calculated in cart
- Combination rules for contract and promotional discounts
- Quote-based pricing that converts to orders
Loyalty and Membership
- Member-only pricing tiers
- Points and rewards integration
- Anniversary and birthday promotions
- Referral discounts and tracking
The Outcome
Promotions apply correctly without manual intervention. Staff trust that the system calculates discounts accurately. Complex promotional campaigns launch without requiring developer involvement for each variation. Margin protection rules prevent accidental over-discounting.
