Commission Calculation Examples

Commission Calculation Examples

This article provides clear examples of how employee commissions are calculated in Franpos, based on different configurations of service price, cost, and commission type.


Example 1: Flat Commission, No Cost

  • Service Price: $100
  • Commission: $20
  • Is Commission Percentage: ❌ (unchecked)
  • Cost: $0

Calculation: Commission = $20 (fixed amount)

Result: Employee earns $20


Example 2: Percentage Commission, No Cost

  • Service Price: $100
  • Commission: 50
  • Is Commission Percentage: ✅ (checked)
  • Cost: $0

Calculation: Commission = $100 × 50% = $50

Result: Employee earns $50


Example 3: Percentage Commission, Flat Cost

  • Service Price: $100
  • Commission: 50
  • Is Commission Percentage: ✅
  • Cost: $30
  • Is Cost Percentage: ❌ (unchecked)

Calculation: Commission = ($100 – $30) × 50% = $35

Result: Employee earns $35


Example 4: Percentage Commission, Cost as Percentage

  • Service Price: $200
  • Commission: 40
  • Is Commission Percentage: ✅
  • Cost: 25
  • Is Cost Percentage: ✅

Calculation: Cost = 25% of $200 = $50
Commission = ($200 – $50) × 40% = $60

Result: Employee earns $60


Example 5: Percentage Commission with Discount (Company Setting = Discounted Price)

  • Original Price: $100
  • Discounted Price: $80
  • Commission: 50
  • Is Commission Percentage: ✅
  • Cost: $0
  • Company Setting: “Calculate on discounted price” = ✅

Calculation: Commission = $80 × 50% = $40

Result: Employee earns $40


Example 6: Percentage Commission with Discount (Company Setting = Original Price)

  • Original Price: $100
  • Discounted Price: $80
  • Commission: 50
  • Is Commission Percentage: ✅
  • Cost: $0
  • Company Setting: “Calculate on discounted price” = ❌

Calculation: Commission = $100 × 50% = $50

Result: Employee earns $50


If you are unsure how your company settings are configured, please contact your administrator or Franpos Support.


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