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Dynamic Pricing Widget

See Pricing and Margin Changes Instantly

Adjust a Product's Sale Price and review live updates to Gross Profit, Gross Margin, Markup, Cost %, and pricing targets without leaving the costing workspace.

Fast feedback for everyday pricing decisions.

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Dynamic Pricing Widget

Product Cost, editable Sale Price, Gross Profit, Margin, Markup, and Cost %

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Pricing decisions should not require a separate spreadsheet

When costs change, users need to understand whether the current Sale Price still supports the desired margin. Rebuilding formulas outside the costing record adds friction and increases the chance of inconsistent results.

Slow Price Testing

Every new Sale Price requires manual calculations.

Unclear Margin Response

It may not be obvious how a price affects Gross Margin or Markup.

Disconnected Product Data

Cost and pricing may be evaluated in separate files.

Accidental Price Changes

Users may want to explore a value before deciding whether to save it.

Live pricing feedback inside the Product workflow

The Dynamic Pricing Widget uses the current Product Cost and lets users test a Sale Price while seeing profitability metrics update immediately. Users can review Product Cost, Sale Price, Gross Profit, Gross Margin, Markup, Cost %, Target Gross Margin, and Recommended Price.

The widget provides immediate feedback. It should not save or publish a new Sale Price until the user intentionally confirms the change.

How the Dynamic Pricing Widget works

1

Open a Product

Use the Product's complete current cost.

2

Enter or Adjust the Sale Price

Change the price directly in the widget.

3

See Metrics Update

Review Gross Profit, Gross Margin, Markup, and Cost % instantly.

4

Compare Against Targets

See whether the proposed price meets configured goals.

5

Apply or Discard

Save the approved Sale Price or leave the Product unchanged.

Understand each pricing metric

Each formula is labeled clearly so you always know what the number means and how it was calculated.

Gross Profit

Sale Price − Product Cost

Gross Margin

Gross Profit ÷ Sale Price × 100

Markup

Gross Profit ÷ Product Cost × 100

Cost %

Product Cost ÷ Sale Price × 100

Recommended Price

Calculated from the selected pricing target or strategy

Results depend on the accuracy and completeness of the Product Cost. Do not confuse Gross Margin with Markup.

Everyday pricing tools, always connected to cost

Live Sale Price Editing

Test a value without rebuilding formulas.

Gross Profit

See profit dollars per unit.

Gross Margin

See profit as a percentage of Sale Price.

Markup

See the increase over Product Cost.

Cost %

See Product Cost as a percentage of Sale Price.

Target Status

Identify whether a price meets the configured target.

Recommended Price

Show a suggested price from the chosen pricing method where supported.

Apply Price

Save the selected price only after confirmation.

Unsaved Preview

Allow users to experiment without changing the stored Product.

See how one price changes the full picture

Adjust the Sale Price and watch every metric update in real time.

Current Sale Price$50.00
Product Cost$24.00
Gross Profit$26.00
Gross Margin52%
Markup108.3%
Cost %48%
Target: 58% — Below target
Test Sale Price$60.00
Product Cost$24.00
Gross Profit$36.00
Gross Margin60%
Markup150%
Cost %40%
Target: 58% — Target met

Dynamic Pricing Widget vs. Pricing Simulator

Two distinct tools for different pricing needs. The widget is for fast everyday feedback; the simulator is for broader scenario analysis.

Aspect
Dynamic Pricing Widget
Pricing Simulator
Where it lives
Embedded in the Product or costing workflow
Dedicated scenario-analysis tool
Best for
Quick everyday price review
Broader pricing decisions
Scenarios
Single-price feedback
Multiple scenarios side by side
Target-based pricing
Target margin status
Calculate from margin, Markup, or Cost %
Revenue projection
Not included
Projected units and revenue

Pricing feedback where you need it

Review the complete Product Cost used by the widget.

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Product Cost

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Make faster everyday pricing decisions

See margin changes immediately

Keep pricing tied to current Product Cost

Understand Gross Margin and Markup

Compare prices against targets

Explore before saving

Reduce spreadsheet calculations

Go deeper with pricing analysis

Pricing Simulator

Test pricing scenarios, target margins, and revenue projections.

Learn More

Flexible Cost Analysis

Build complete cost models with Materials, Packaging, and custom categories.

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Price Change Tracking

Track Material price changes and see which records are affected.

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Cost Breakdown Visualization

See how each cost category contributes to the Sale Price.

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Dynamic Pricing Widget FAQ

The Dynamic Pricing Widget is an embedded tool within the Product or costing workspace that lets you adjust a Sale Price and immediately see how Gross Profit, Gross Margin, Markup, and Cost % respond. It provides fast, live feedback for everyday pricing decisions.

Learn how to use this feature

Step-by-step instructions, examples, and troubleshooting tips in the CostFoundry Learning Center.

Setting Prices and Using the Simulator

Review Product Cost, set a Sale Price, understand Gross Margin and Markup, and compare temporary pricing scenarios before applying a change.

Open Guide

Ready to test a Product price instantly?

See Gross Profit, Gross Margin, Markup, and Cost % update as the Sale Price changes.