How it works
Added delivery cost = basket markup, service and delivery fees plus tip, less avoided travel cost.
Input definitions
- Basket subtotal
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Estimated item markup (%)
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Delivery fee
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Service fee (%)
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Driver tip
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Travel cost avoided
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
A worked example
- Basket subtotal
- 120
- Estimated item markup (%)
- 6
- Delivery fee
- 8
- Service fee (%)
- 5
- Driver tip
- 12
- Travel cost avoided
- 4
Assumptions & limits
Uses only the values entered and does not fetch live prices, fees, rates or eligibility rules. Verify quotes, contracts, measurements and local requirements before acting.
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Common questions
Why separate markup from service fees?
Some services raise item prices and also charge a percentage or fixed service fee.
How does Grocery delivery true cost calculate the result?
Added delivery cost = basket markup, service and delivery fees plus tip, less avoided travel cost.
What should I check before using Grocery delivery true cost?
Uses only the values entered and does not fetch live prices, fees, rates or eligibility rules. Verify quotes, contracts, measurements and local requirements before acting.