Use case 3.2: Start dates of charge and discount are not aligned, fixed amount discount
This use case illustrates the scenario where the start dates of a charge and discount are not aligned, focusing on fixed amount discounts and the impact of the ApplyToBillingPeriodPartially option.
The diagram below shows that the start dates of a charge and discount are not aligned.
The table below shows the differences when the ApplyToBillingPeriodPartially checkbox is checked or not. For the fixed amount discounts 3.2.a and 3.2.b , the fixed amount discount billing period equals the charge billing period.
Number | Discount Rate | ApplyToBillingPeriodPartially | Fixed Amount Discount Billing Period | Total Discount Amount | June | July | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3.2.a | $10 | Unchecked | Month | -110 | 0 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 |
3.2.b | $10 | Checked | Month | -115 | -5 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 |
For the 3.2.b fixed amount discount, the total discount is - $10/month (Fixed Amount Discount Billing Period) * 11.5 months.