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Dispensary Product Pricing Calculator

Work backward from a target gross margin instead of guessing a markup. Enter landed unit cost, target margin, per-unit fees and a customer tax rate to estimate the required pre-tax shelf price and final customer price.

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What it calculates

Use the result as a scenario, not a black box

Many pricing mistakes come from confusing markup with margin. This calculator solves for the price required to hit a target gross margin after landed cost and any per-unit fees you choose to include. Customer taxes are then shown separately so you can see both shelf economics and checkout impact.

How the math works

Cost basis = landed cost + allocated unit fees. Required price = cost basis ÷ (1 − target margin). Customer tax = required price × tax rate. Final customer price = required price + customer tax. Markup = (required price − landed cost) ÷ landed cost.

Example

A product with an $18 landed cost and $1.25 of allocated unit fees has a $19.25 cost basis. To achieve a 45% gross margin, the pre-tax retail price is $35.00. At a 20% customer tax rate, checkout price is $42.00.

FAQ

Questions about this calculator

Why is a 50% margin not the same as a 50% markup?

A 50% markup on a $20 cost gives a $30 price, which is only a 33.3% margin. A 50% margin requires a $40 price.

Can I include packaging or testing in unit cost?

Yes. Include them either in landed cost or the per-unit fee field, but not both.

Does this choose the right tax rate?

No. You enter the rate because cannabis tax structures vary by location and can change.