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 14-2 Automatic Discount Rules

Automatic Discount Rule	Description
Item Price Substitution	The discount is applied when the Minimum Quantity has been satisfied. If the Minimum Quantity is not met, the normal item price applies. When the Minimum Quantity is set to 1, the Max Count is equal to the number of the number of items awarded. When the Minimum Quantity is set to a value greater than 1, the Max Count field applies to groups of awarded menu items. When set, the Max Count field affects which items get the reward. A value of 0 indicates that the discount applies to an unlimited number of items. 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 Candy bars are 10% off Candy bars are 50 cents off Candy bars are $1 each The Item Price Substitution discount rule is more complex than the Sales Price rule.
Quantity Threshold	Use a Quantity Threshold discount when the number of items added triggers a discount, and the awarded items are different than the trigger items. 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	Use a Total Price Threshold discount when the total price of items triggers a discount. This discount is similar in operation to Quantity Threshold, except that Total Price Threshold looks at the total price of the trigger items rather than the quantity of items on the transaction. 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. Workstation operators must add at least two of an item before a discount can be applied. This discount rule is used for combination meals, such as 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 easier to configure. Sales Price discounts have no Minimum Quantity or Max Count associated, always apply before any other discount, and cannot be replaced by a better deal. Use this discount rule for All hamburgers are $2.00 on Wednesdays, without configuring Minimum Quantity of trigger items or Max Count per check.