How do I figure out the formulas to use for price adjustments?

If you’re using the Price Update tool in DigitBridge, you’ve likely seen the available multiplier and addition fields—but figuring out how to use them effectively depends on how you structure your pricing.

This overview will help you understand what type of pricing logic works best for your business, and when it’s appropriate to use single vs. multiple fields.

What are multiplier and addition fields for?

• Multipliers are best for percent-based logic—like markups, margin targets, or cost-based pricing.

• Additions are ideal for fixed adjustments—like shipping fees, rounding buffers, or channel-specific surcharges.

When would I use more than one?

If your pricing involves layers of logic—for example, starting with cost, applying margin, then adding a platform fee—you may benefit from chaining these fields together.

Some scenarios that call for this:

• Your raw cost changes frequently and you want to maintain consistent margins.

• You offer different pricing for different customer types or channels.

• You run temporary promotions or flat-dollar incentives.

• You need to build in freight, pick fees, or per-unit handling.

Not sure how to structure your formula?

Check out our related guide for detailed examples and breakdowns:
👉 Why would I use multiple multipliers or additions when updating prices?

It covers:

• Example formulas

• When to use which field

• Tips for simple vs. complex pricing logic

• How DigitBridge calculates price updates

Related guides:

• How do I use the bulk price update tool?
  

• How do I update prices from material value?
  

• How do I update prices by pasting from a spreadsheet?