Shipping Calculated before Coupon

Cart subtotal rules let you change shipping based on how much a customer spends. They’re perfect for bulk-buy incentives and special-day promotions, helping you boost conversions and average order value without changing product prices.

Why use subtotal-based shipping?

Bulk shopping

If a customer spends $1,000+, you might reward them with a better shipping price (or free shipping). Shoppers at $950–$970 often add one more item to unlock the perk. You can even give local shoppers free shipping when they purchase a lot.

Special days (festivals, sales)

During events, customers naturally buy more. Encourage bigger carts by lowering or removing shipping costs above a target subtotal—only for the campaign period.

Example policy (3-tier structure)

• Tier 1: If Cart Total < $500, show Local Pickup only
• Tier 2: If $501–$1,000, allow Flat Rate Shipping
• Tier 3: If Cart Total > $1,000, allow Free Shipping

Configuration options

1. Go to Dashboard → Dotstore → Flat Rate Shipping → Add New.
2. Add basic shipping method settings like name and cost

3. Add the shipping method rules

   

4. Save and test.

Cart subtotal conditions: operators & logic

You can target the Cart subtotal before discount (order amount pre-coupon) or after discount (order amount post-coupon). Pick the one that matches your promo:

• Before discount: Great when you want the raw spend to trigger shipping perks, regardless of coupons.
• After discount: Great when you want to ensure your store still collects a minimum net amount after the coupon.

Supported operators

• = Equal to
• > Greater than
• < Less than
• != Not equal to
• >= Greater than or equal to
• <= Less than or equal to

Examples

• Before discount ≥ $1,000 → Free Shipping
• Bofore discount ≥ $800 and < $500 → Flat Rate $10; otherwise $18
• Before discount ≤ $500 → Show Local Pickup only