Wholesale Pricing Calculator

Buy more, pay less — but how much less? Calculate your tier discount.

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Your Unit Cost
$40.00
-$10.00 vs retail per unit
Total Order Cost
$3,000
Total Savings: $750
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How Wholesale Tiered Pricing Works

Wholesale pricing uses volume-based discount tiers — the more you buy, the lower the per-unit cost. Suppliers set these tiers to incentivize larger orders that reduce their per-order handling and shipping costs.

Wholesale Price = Retail Price × (1 − Tier Discount%)

Typical Wholesale Discount Tiers

QuantityTypical DiscountOn $50 itemTotal (100 units)
1-9 (retail)0%$50.00$5,000
10-4910-15%$42.50-$45$4,250-$4,500
50-9915-25%$37.50-$42.50$3,750-$4,250
100-49925-40%$30-$37.50$3,000-$3,750
500+40-60%$20-$30$2,000-$3,000

The Breakpoint Decision

Sometimes ordering just above a tier threshold saves money overall, even if you don't need the extra units. If 49 units cost $42.50 each ($2,082.50) but 50 units cost $37.50 each ($1,875), buying 50 saves $207.50 — the extra unit is essentially free.

Always check: Total at (threshold qty × lower price) vs (your qty × current tier price)
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Frequently Asked Questions

For orders of 10-49 units, expect 10-15% off retail. At 50-99 units, 15-25% off. At 100+, 25-40% off. These vary by industry — electronics tend toward lower margins while clothing and accessories offer steeper wholesale discounts.
Not necessarily. Calculate the total cost at each tier threshold. If the savings from a higher tier don't outweigh the cost of extra inventory (storage, risk of unsold stock), stay at a lower tier. The breakpoint analysis is key.
Wholesale is essentially a structured, permanent "X% off" based on volume. A Tier 1 wholesale discount is typically 10-15% — similar to a consumer 10% off deal, but applied to bulk purchases with consistent availability.
Yes! Published tiers are starting points. For larger orders, long-term contracts, or exclusive distribution, suppliers often negotiate better rates. Ask for "meet or beat" pricing if you have quotes from competing suppliers.
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