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title: "Create a Discount That Includes Modifiers | Dashboard | SpotOn Express"
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## Overview
Set up SpotOn Express **percentage-based item discounts** that apply to the full price of a menu item, **including any selected modifiers**. This is helpful when offering discounts on items with add-ons or different pricing options, such as beverages with size selections. This article explains how to configure percent-off (% off) item-level discounts to include modifier prices.
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## Create an Item-Level Discount, Including Modifiers
1. Log in to the **[SpotOn Dashboard](https://dashboard.spoton.com/)****.**
2. Navigate to **Menu & Tables > Discounts**.
3. Click **Add Discount **in the upper-right corner.
4. From the dropdown, select **Item discount**.
5. Choose **Percent Off (% off)** from the discount-type dropdown.
> ℹ️ **Note:** The “Apply discount to both item and modifier” option appears only for percent-off discounts.
6. Add the **Discount Details**:
- **Name ** – Enter a clear and easy-to-recognize discount name.
- **Apply Discount **– Choose whether the discount should apply **Before Tax** or **After Tax**.
- **Value **– Enter the percentage value of the discount.
7. Check **Apply discount to both item and modifier** to include selected modifiers.
- If **unchecked**, the discount applies only to the menu item’s base price.
- If **checked**, the discount applies to the total price, including modifiers.
8. **[Automatic Scheduling](https://help.spoton.com/space/SK/4033380353/Creating+an+Automatic+Scheduling+Discount+%7C+Dashboard+%7C+SpotOn+Express)** *(optional)*: Enable this option to apply the discount automatically at selected times, then configure the days and times the discount applies.
9. **Assign Items:** Assign the discount to specific menu items or categories.
> ⚠️ New menu items are not added automatically. Add any new items to this discount manually.
6. Select **Add discount **to save changes.
> ℹ️ A confirmation banner will appear when the discount was created successfully.
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## How it Works
The examples below show how discounts apply to both an item and its modifiers.
| **Scenario** | **Configuration** | **Application ** | **Result** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Burger priced at $12 with $2 Bacon and $2 Avocado | Discount value 10%, before tax, apply discount to both item and modifier: **unchecked** | 10% Discount applies only to the $12 base price | $10.80 + $2.00 + $2.00 |
| Burger priced at $12 with $2 Bacon and $2 Avocado | Discount value 10%, before tax, apply discount to both item and modifier: **checked** | 10% Discount applies to $16 total | $14.40 |
| Sangria with $0 base price and 2 modifier options: $6 Glass or $22 Pitcher | Discount value 50%, before tax, apply discount to both item and modifier: **checked** | Discount is applied to whichever of the two size modifiers is selected during order |  |
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## Troubleshooting
| **Symptom** | **Possible Cause** | **Resolution Steps** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discount not applied to item | Item has a $0 base price, and the “Apply discount to both item and modifier” box is **unchecked** | Go to **Dashboard > Discounts** and open the discount configuration. Ensure “**Apply discount to both item and modifier**” is enabled. |
| Discount not applied | Discount not activated or item ordered outside scheduled timeframe | Go to **Dashboard > Discounts** and open the discount configuration. Check that the **Activate Discount** toggle is on. Verify **schedule** settings for days/times. |
| Discount not assigned | Item added to category after discount creation | Go to **Dashboard > Discounts** and open the discount configuration. **Assign new items or categories**. |
| Discount applied incorrectly | Discount type is **$ off** or **fixed-price** instead of **% off** | Go to **Dashboard > Discounts** and open the discount configuration. Change the **Value type** to **% off**, then enable “**Apply discount to both item and modifier**.” |
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## Frequently Asked Questions
**Which discount types support the “Apply to item and modifier” setting?**
Only **percent-off (% off)** item-level discounts are available to apply to modifiers.
**Can I choose specific modifiers to exclude from the discount?**
No. When enabled, the discount applies to **all selected modifiers** attached to the discounted item.
**Will the discount appear on the customer receipt?**
Yes. Item-level discounts applied to modifiers are displayed clearly on the **Customer Receipt**, just like standard item-level discounts.
**Can fixed-price or dollar-off discounts include modifiers?**
No. Currently, fixed-price and dollar-off value discounts apply only to a menu item’s base price.
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- [Discounts | SpotOn Express (FOH)](https://help.spoton.com/space/SK/4027940867/Discounts+%7C+SpotOn+Express+(FOH))
- [Create and Manage Discounts | Dashboard | SpotOn Express](https://help.spoton.com/space/SK/4561305760)
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