Quick Reference Formulas

A complete guide to how PriceCal calculates print prices across different product sources.

🧾 1️⃣ SC-Sheet / SC-Booklet / SC-Packaging (Sheet-Based Calculation)

Formula Type: By Sheet or By Absolute

🔹 By Sheet Formula

Total Sheets = (Print size x Print quantity) / Imposition of sheets that can be inserted

Example:
If a job uses 5 sheets and your print cost is $2.00 per sheet with a $5 setup fee:
(5 × $2.00) + $5 = $15

🔹 By Absolute Formula

Example:
100pcs × $0.25 + $10 setup = $35

💡 Used for small format jobs like business cards, booklets, brochures, packaging boxes.

🖼️ 2️⃣ SC-Area (Large Format / Roll Material)

Formula Type: By SQFT, By Absolute, By Perimeter

🔹 By SQFT Formula

Example:
Size: 3ft × 2ft, 10pcs → (3×2×10)=60sqft
Cost: $5/sqft, Base $10
Total = (60×$5)+$10 = $310

💡 Best for posters, banners, wall stickers, foamboard, and display systems.

🔹 By Absolute Formula (Finishing/Accessories)

💡 Used for add-ons like lamination, pole, cutting, bunting rods.

🔹 By Perimeter Formula (Eyelet / Frame / Pole)

💡 Used for pole frames, wooden edges, or eyelet finishing.

👕 3️⃣ SC-Item (Product-Based Model Calculation)

Formula Type: By Absolute

Example:
If each DTF shirt print costs $12 and setup fee $20:
(50 × $12) + $20 = $620

💡 Used for T-shirt, mug, tote bag, puzzle, and fabric-type printing.

📦 4️⃣ SC-Basic (Fixed Price Products)

Formula Type: Per Piece

Example:
Easel stand @ $25 each × 5pcs = $125

💡 Used for non-printed products like stands, sample kits, or accessories.

📊 5️⃣ CSV Product (Uploaded Price List)

🔹 Full Quantity CSV

When your CSV contains quantity-specific pricing (each row = a quantity tier):

💡 Example:
If 10pcs = $50 in CSV, system will use $50 directly.

🔹 1 Quantity CSV

If your CSV contains only 1pc price:

1pc = $5 → Order 20pcs → $100
If Bulk Discount = 5% → $95

💡 Best for flexible pricing — PriceCal auto-multiplies 1pc cost by quantity.

🔗 6️⃣ API Product (Live Supplier Pricing)

When you connect to suppliers like Expressprint (SG) or Excard (MY):

Example:
Supplier price $50, Profit Margin 30% → $65 Selling Price

💡 All prices, options, and specs come from supplier API. You can only add optional services or extra profit margin.

💵 7️⃣ Profit Margin Formula

If cost $25 and profit 130% → Selling = $57.50

💡 Each cost range can have a different profit percentage for better scaling.

📉 8️⃣ Bulk Discount Formula

Example:
If price $100 and discount 5% → $95

💡 Can apply by Quantity, SQFT, or Perimeter depending on product type.

💡 Best Practices

✅ Always test your product using “Component Cost [e]” before activating.
✅ Add “Min Order Amount” to prevent undercharging small jobs.
✅ Combine Bulk Discount + Profit Margin for smarter dynamic pricing.
✅ For SC-Area or CSV products, include a note about wastage or setup cost.
✅ Round prices up/down with the Rounding Type setting to maintain clean retail pricing.