Set Commission Calculation Options

The following commission schedule settings determine how NetSuite calculates commission by this schedule.

For more information and examples on commission calculation options, see Commission Calculation Options.

To set up commission calculation:

1. For Calculation Scale, choose one of the following:

   • Flat Rate – This schedule calculates commission with a constant rate.

   • Marginal – This schedule is divided into brackets with different rates. It awards commission for each bracket at the rate you enter for that bracket at the bottom of the Commission Schedule form.

   • Linear – This schedule is divided into brackets with different rates. It awards commission at the rate in the highest bracket fulfilled by the sales total.

2. For Rate, choose one of the following:

   • Percentage – This schedule calculates commission using percentages.

   • Amount – This schedule awards commission at a specific currency amount.

   • Target Factor – This option is available for only those schedules based on quota that use a linear scale.

     When you designate a target factor, you can award a percentage of the target factor, which is determined by the percentage of quota met.

3. If you chose Target Factor, enter the target amount.

4. If this schedule is based on total profit or profitability and awards a percentage rate, choose one of the following:

   • Sales Amount – NetSuite applies the commission rate to the net amount of the transactions.

   • Profit – NetSuite applies the commission rate to a sales transaction's profit.

Related Topics

• Commissions
• Employee Commission Schedules
• Creating an Employee Commission Schedule
• Choose the Basis of the Commission
• Determine Commission Categorization and Eligibility
• Set Commission Schedule Preferences
• Create a Commission Matrix
• Save the Schedule

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