Pampered Partner vs Write-In Forms: S/H Calculation Differences Explained"

[archie]

I am submitting orders through Pampered Partner and notice a difference in the calculation of s/h in the program vs the write-in forms. On the written order forms, the product total is all added up with tax & shipping and THEN the Pantry items are added in. It seems that PP totals everything up, adds s/h and then the product total tax (no tax on food). So why does one charge s/h on everything and the other not? Which is correct??

 

[DebbieJ]

It all depends on how things are taxed in your state and/or town.

In IL, there is a different tax on food (pantry) than there is on everything else. We also do not pay tax on shipping. But sometimes I do shows in IN and they have no tax on food, but the shipping amount is taxed.

So you need to do some research and figure out how it works where you live. Ask your director.

 

[archie]

thanks for your reply. Let me explain a bit clearer...The problem is trying to figure out why the OOF & show order forms charge s/h BEFORE adding in the pantry items. PP doesn't do this & I would think that is the correct method. Why would there be no s/h charge on pantry items? I don't want to calculate totals at the show according to the forms' layouts & then come up with different #s at home.

 

[J.Corley]

No what PP is doing is adding product totals with S & H because they are figured at the same tax rate. Then they add the pantry at a separate tax rate.
Does this help?

 

[J.Corley]

Why would there be no s/h charge on pantry items?

There is only one charge $4.00 for what ever you order, pantry or product.

 

[archie]

Why would there be no s/h charge on pantry items?

There is only one charge $4.00 for what ever you order, pantry or product.

I understand that but for a direct delivery order, couldn't the pantry items potentially push the order into the next delivery bracket? I think I'll play with the numbers on both and see what happens. Sorry if this is something that should be clear and I'm just beating a dead horse..I may just be too tired and am not getting what you are telling me.

 

[J.Corley]

Hmmmm? Very interesting! I don't do a lot of direct shipping so that I don't know!
Let us know what you figure out!

 

[archie]

I wrote up a dummy order of a $19.50 product & $6.50 Pantry item.
*Product total: $19.50
*direct s/h: $6.00
*tax (NY~8.375%): $2.14
*Pantry: 6.50
GT: $34.14

In PP:
*Product & Pantry total: $26.00
*direct s/h: $6.75
*tax (NY~8.375%..no tax on food): $2.20
GT: $34.95

 

[archie]

I sent an e-mail last night to HO under "Pampered Partner" help. Hopefully they'll be able to give me an answer quickly.

 

[MORFIA]

Check your pp settings---

 

[archie]

According to web support, PP is correct. They suggest contacting the Solution Center regarding the write in order forms.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

According to web support, PP is correct. They suggest contacting the Solution Center regarding the write in order forms.

I understand what you are saying......I think the write-in order forms are very confusing that way. It also just assumes that you will order products and pantry items.....what if someone JUST orders pantry, and only uses the bottom half of the order form? There are no shipping charges listed for the bottom half.

It doesn't matter at shows - I tell guests at shows not to worry about filling all of that out - I'll do it for them when they check out (I bring my laptop) - but if someone is trying to do direct shipping - and they don't add in the Pantry items as part of the shipping costs, it could become a big $$ difference.

Good Question on your part!

 

[archie]

Thanks! I thought I was going nuts last night...I couldn't find any messages addressing this issue. When I get more information I'll post it here.