Shopping Cart, Dynamic Pricing & Frictionless Checkout
Complete guide to customer cart interactions, coupon discounts, shipping thresholds, and store tax rules
A seamless cart and checkout process is vital for high conversion rates. Insight Commerce combines a responsive slide-out cart drawer, dynamic discount calculations, automated sales taxes, and a clear 3-step checkout sequence that eliminates friction for buyers while giving store managers complete control over pricing rules.
Slide-Out Drawer Cart
Shoppers adjust item counts or review totals without interrupting page browsing.
Automated Discounts
Instant coupon validation, percentage or fixed reductions, and free shipping progress bars.
Configurable Rates
Merchant-defined flat shipping rates, free shipping spend thresholds, and flexible tax rules.
Customer User Manual: Navigating Cart & Checkout
Follow these simple steps as a shopper to purchase your selected items:
Manage Drawer Cart
Click Add to Cart on any product card or detail page. The slide-out cart drawer opens instantly on the right. Use the + and - stepper buttons to modify item quantities, or click the trash icon to remove an item.
Apply Coupon Codes
In either the drawer or the full cart page (/cart), enter your promotional voucher in the coupon box and click Apply. The subtotal recalculates immediately with the deducted savings clearly displayed.
3-Step Checkout Flow
Click Proceed to Checkout:
• Address: Provide shipping and billing destination details.
• Shipping & Tax: Review calculated shipping and taxes.
• Payment: Confirm payment or upload bank transfer receipt.
Merchant Management Guide: Pricing, Taxes & Promotions
How store administrators configure commercial rules and sales campaigns:
Global Commerce Settings
Located in Configuration → Settings → Commerce:
- Default Currency: Enter store currency (e.g.
USD,EUR). - Tax Inclusivity: Toggle whether listed product prices already include sales tax.
- Default Tax Rate: Enter default sales tax percentage (e.g.
0.08for 8%). - Default Shipping Fee: Specify flat-rate delivery fee for physical goods.
- Free Shipping Threshold: Orders reaching this minimum amount automatically waive the shipping fee.
Managing Promotions & Coupons
Located in Commerce → Promotions:
- Discount Types: Select Percentage off, Fixed Amount deduction, or Free Shipping waiver.
- Voucher Code: Define the promotional code (e.g.
SPRING25). - Minimum Spend: Require a qualifying cart subtotal before the coupon activates.
- Usage Safeguards: Set total usage caps and campaign start/expiry dates.
- SKU Restriction: Target specific product SKUs or apply universally across the store.
How to Launch a Promotional Discount in 4 Steps
New Promotion
Go to Commerce → Promotions and click Add Promotion.
Discount Rule
Choose discount type (Percentage or Fixed) and specify the value.
Code & Limits
Assign coupon code, minimum cart amount, and usage count limit.
Publish & Test
Save and test code in drawer cart to verify subtotal deductions.