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The start dates of a charge and discount are aligned, and the impact of the ApplyToBillingPeriodPartially checkbox on the discount is analyzed in this use case.

Use case 2.1: Start dates of charge and discount are aligned, fixed amount discount

Explore use cases for applying enhanced discounts to recurring charges, including considerations for discount duration and billing period comparisons.

Enhanced discount use cases

This use case illustrates the impact of misaligned start dates for charges and discounts, highlighting differences when the ApplyToBillingPeriodPartially checkbox is checked or unchecked.

Use case 1.2: Start dates of charge and discount are not aligned

Charge billing period is the same as discount duration

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