How it works
When using per-metric (e.g., per kilogram or per loading meter) price calculations, each range has an associated cost per unit. The price is determined by where the metric value falls within these ranges. This approach offers alternative methods to calculate costs, helping to minimize discrepancies that can arise at the boundaries of the ranges.
Example
Consider a pricing table based on weight brackets:
Weight (kg) | Cost per kg (Euro) |
0-99 | 3 |
100-199 | 1.5 |
200-299 | 1 |
For a consignment weighing 150 kg, you would have the following pricing options:
Default calculation:
Price is calculated normally: 150 kg × 1.5 €/kg = €225.
"Payant Pour" calculation (Minimum next bracket):
Calculate the minimum cost by taking the next bracket:
Standard: 150 kg × 1.5 €/kg = €225
Minimum next bracket: 200 kg × 1 €/kg = €200
=> The price would be €200 because €200 is lower than €225.
"Pour en Paye" calculation (Maximum previous bracket):
Calculate the maximum cost by considering the previous bracket:
Standard: 150 kg × 1.5 €/kg = 225 €.
Maximum previous bracket: 99 kg × 3 €/kg = €297.
=> The price would be €297 because €297 is higher than €225.
How to set it up in Qargo
When selecting the price table and per-metric option in a rate card, an additional dropdown with the following choices will be displayed:
Don’t apply payant-pour or pour-en-paye
Aply payant-pour (Use minimum next bracket)
Aply pour-en-paye (Use maximum previous bracket)
This option is only available if the price is per metric e.g. per kg or per loading meter. It is not for fixed prices per bracket!