wc-tier-and-package-prices/USAGE_EXAMPLES.md

# Usage Examples

## Example 1: T-Shirt Store with Volume Discounts

### Tier Pricing Setup

For a t-shirt that normally costs $20:

| Min Quantity | Price per Unit | Customer Saves |
|--------------|----------------|----------------|
| 1            | $20.00         | -              |
| 10           | $18.00         | $2.00 (10%)    |
| 25           | $16.00         | $4.00 (20%)    |
| 50           | $14.00         | $6.00 (30%)    |

**How to configure:**
1. Edit your t-shirt product
2. Set regular price to $20.00
3. Add tier: Min Qty = 10, Price = $18.00
4. Add tier: Min Qty = 25, Price = $16.00
5. Add tier: Min Qty = 50, Price = $14.00
6. Save product

**Customer experience:**
- Buys 5 shirts: $20.00 each = $100.00 total
- Buys 15 shirts: $18.00 each = $270.00 total (saves $30)
- Buys 30 shirts: $16.00 each = $480.00 total (saves $120)

## Example 2: Office Supplies with Package Deals

### Package Pricing Setup

For pens that normally cost $2.00 each:

| Package      | Quantity | Fixed Price | Price per Unit |
|--------------|----------|-------------|----------------|
| Single       | 1        | $2.00       | $2.00          |
| Small Pack   | 12       | $20.00      | $1.67          |
| Value Pack   | 24       | $36.00      | $1.50          |
| Bulk Pack    | 50       | $65.00      | $1.30          |

**How to configure:**
1. Edit your pen product
2. Set regular price to $2.00
3. Add package: Qty = 12, Price = $20.00, Label = "Small Pack"
4. Add package: Qty = 24, Price = $36.00, Label = "Value Pack"
5. Add package: Qty = 50, Price = $65.00, Label = "Bulk Pack"
6. Save product

**Customer experience:**
- Customer sees package cards on product page
- Clicks "Select Package" for "Value Pack"
- Quantity automatically set to 24
- Price shows $36.00 (not $48.00)

## Example 3: Combined Tier and Package Pricing

### Coffee Beans Store

For premium coffee beans at $15.00 per bag:

**Tier Pricing:**
- 1-4 bags: $15.00 each
- 5-9 bags: $14.00 each
- 10+ bags: $13.00 each

**Package Deals:**
- Monthly subscription: 4 bags for $50.00 ($12.50 each)
- Quarterly bundle: 12 bags for $140.00 ($11.67 each)

**How to configure:**
1. Set regular price: $15.00
2. Add tier: Min Qty = 5, Price = $14.00
3. Add tier: Min Qty = 10, Price = $13.00
4. Add package: Qty = 4, Price = $50.00, Label = "Monthly Box"
5. Add package: Qty = 12, Price = $140.00, Label = "Quarterly Bundle"

**Customer scenarios:**
- Buys 3 bags: $15.00 each = $45.00
- Buys 4 bags: Gets prompted for Monthly Box at $50.00
- Buys 6 bags: $14.00 each = $84.00 (tier pricing)
- Buys 12 bags: Gets Quarterly Bundle at $140.00 (package beats tier)

## Example 4: Promotional Packages

### Seasonal Gift Sets

Regular mug price: $10.00

**Package Deals:**
- Pair Pack: 2 mugs for $18.00 (10% off)
- Family Set: 4 mugs for $32.00 (20% off)
- Office Bundle: 10 mugs for $70.00 (30% off)

**Configuration:**
- Package 1: Qty = 2, Price = $18.00, Label = "Perfect Pair"
- Package 2: Qty = 4, Price = $32.00, Label = "Family Set"
- Package 3: Qty = 10, Price = $70.00, Label = "Office Bundle"

## Tips for Best Results

### Tier Pricing Best Practices

1. **Progressive Discounts**: Make higher quantities more attractive
   - Good: 10 items = 10% off, 25 items = 20% off, 50 items = 30% off
   - Bad: 10 items = 20% off, 25 items = 15% off

2. **Clear Break Points**: Use round numbers for quantities
   - Good: 10, 25, 50, 100
   - Avoid: 7, 23, 47, 93

3. **Meaningful Savings**: Ensure discounts are worth the extra purchase
   - Minimum 5-10% per tier level
   - Higher tiers should have progressively better deals

### Package Pricing Best Practices

1. **Strategic Quantities**: Match common use cases
   - 12-pack (dozen)
   - 24-pack (two dozen)
   - 6-pack (half dozen)

2. **Compelling Labels**: Make packages attractive
   - "Starter Pack" instead of "10-piece"
   - "Family Bundle" instead of "4-pack"
   - "Business Value Pack" instead of "50-piece"

3. **Sweet Spot Pricing**: Price just below psychological barriers
   - $99.99 instead of $100.00
   - $49.95 instead of $50.00

### Combining Both Strategies

1. Use **packages** for common quantities (6, 12, 24)
2. Use **tiers** for flexible volume discounts (10+, 25+, 50+)
3. Packages take priority when exact match exists
4. Tiers fill the gaps between packages

## Display Position Recommendations

- **Before Add to Cart**: Best for products where pricing is the main decision factor
- **After Add to Cart**: Good for impulse purchases and upsells
- **After Price**: Ideal for clean product pages, keeps info near the price

## Testing Your Setup

1. Add a product to your store
2. Configure tier/package pricing
3. View the product page in an incognito window
4. Test different quantities
5. Verify prices update correctly
6. Add to cart and check cart totals
7. Complete a test checkout

## Common Scenarios

### Wholesale Store
- Tier 1: 10+ items = wholesale price tier 1
- Tier 2: 50+ items = wholesale price tier 2
- Tier 3: 100+ items = wholesale price tier 3

### Subscription Box
- Package 1: 1 month (4 items) = $40
- Package 2: 3 months (12 items) = $108 (10% off)
- Package 3: 6 months (24 items) = $192 (20% off)

### Event Supplies
- Package 1: Small party (10 pieces) = $50
- Package 2: Medium party (25 pieces) = $110
- Package 3: Large party (50 pieces) = $200
- Package 4: Event package (100 pieces) = $350