Point Calculation

For Points Per Amount Spent rules, the Point Calculation restriction determines how point awards are calculated. The Point Calculation restriction is only used with Point Per Amount Spent rules; it is not used with any other rule types.

Options for Points Per Amount Spent Any Item rules

• Calculate using Item Amount: This is the default behavior. The point calculation is based on the items purchased and not any other charges (for example, shipping costs) included in the transaction.

  Example: An athletic shoe manufacturer is running a promotion on a new model of basketball shoe. They want to the point calculation based on the cost of the shoe only. To do this, they use the Calculate using Item Amount setting.

• Calculate using Order Subtotal: Calculate the point award based on the subtotal of the transaction, which includes the cost of the items purchased plus related charges like shipping costs.

  Example: An athletic shoe manufacturer is running a promotion on a new model of basketball shoe. They want to the point calculation based on the cost of the shoes and the related shipping charges. To do this, they use the Calculate using Order Subtotal setting.

Options for Points Per Amount Spent Specific Item rules

• Calculate from Qualifying Items: This is the default behavior. The point award is based on the amount spent on the designated items and only the designated items. If the transaction also includes items not specified in the rule, the cost of those items is not considered when calculating the point award for this transaction.

  Example: A promotion offers triple points for the purchase of a tennis racket. A member buys a tennis racket and a dozen tennis balls. The point award is based on the price of the tennis racket. The tennis balls are not considered in this point award calculation.

• Calculate from Total Spend: The point award is based on the amount spent on the designated items and any other items included in the transaction. If the transaction includes items not specified in the rule, the cost of those items counts toward the point award for this transaction.

  This setting unlocks a new campaign use case where a promotion can incentivize the purchase of one or more specific items, while awarding the customer for the entire purchase.

  Example: A promotion offers triple points for the purchase of a tennis racket, A member buys a tennis racket and a dozen tennis balls. The point award is based on the price of both the tennis racket and the tennis balls.