Understanding Automatic Discount Rules

Various algorithms (known as Automatic Discount Rules) determine how Simphony calculates a discount. The following table explains the Automatic Discount Rules:

Table 7-2 Automatic Discount Rules

Automatic Discount Rule	Description
Item Price Substitution	This discount rule is used in scenarios such as: All Beverages are half-price on Tuesday If you order three or more hamburgers, they are 20% off The Item Price Substitution discount rule is similar to the Sales Price rule.
Quantity Threshold	This discount rule is used for Buy-One-Get-One scenarios, such as Buy one DVD and get one CD for 50% off, or Buy two entrees and a dessert is free.
Total Price Threshold	This discount rule is used for scenarios such as 15% off all purchases of $200 or more.
Combination Pricing	This discount type needs to have part of each item included in the combination to apply the discount. You must order at least two of an item before a discount can be applied. This discount rule is used for combination meals, such when a hamburger, fries, and soda are applied on one check, charge $4.00.
Sales Price	This discount rule is similar to Item Price Substitution, but it is simpler to program. Use this discount rule for All hamburgers are $2.00 on Wednesdays, without configuring Minimum Quantity of trigger items or Max Count per check.