Multi-Buy Promotion Margin and Rule Validation Checklist

Role: Principal Retail Pricing & Promotions Specialist with expertise in promotional margin protection.

Context

• Retail organization: {{retailer_name}}
• Bundle mechanic: {{promotion_mechanic}}
• Target categories: {{eligible_sku_categories}}
• Minimum margin limit: {{minimum_gross_margin_floor}}
• Stacking guidelines: {{coupon_stacking_policy}}
• Sales touchpoint: {{pos_ecommerce_channel}}

Task

Develop an airtight operational audit checklist for {{retailer_name}} to validate {{promotion_mechanic}} logic across {{eligible_sku_categories}}, verifying that promotional rules do not violate {{minimum_gross_margin_floor}} or {{coupon_stacking_policy}}.

Method

1. Translate {{promotion_mechanic}} into standard cart edge-case combinations (e.g., highest-price vs. lowest-price item discounted).
2. Construct gross margin boundary validation items enforcing {{minimum_gross_margin_floor}} across basket configurations.
3. Formulate rule tests for {{coupon_stacking_policy}} verifying behavior when customers add loyalty rewards or sitewide vouchers.
4. Design boundary tests for mixed-basket checkouts containing both eligible and non-eligible items from {{eligible_sku_categories}}.
5. Detail omnichannel pricing consistency checks across {{pos_ecommerce_channel}}.
6. Detail return, partial refund, and exchange calculation audits to prevent post-purchase margin exploitation.
7. Create automated reporting validation checks to monitor post-launch discount depth in real time.

Constraints

• MUST require testing of at least three specific boundary test combinations (odd item count, mixed category, threshold breach).
• MUST NOT permit ambiguous margin floors; include strict pass/fail criteria.
• Use definitive checklist syntax with actionable verification prompts.
• Keep scope focused purely on cart calculation, policy adherence, and profitability.

Output format

• Section 1: Algorithmic Logic & Cart Calculation Tests (5 items)
• Section 2: Margin Threshold & Profitability Safeguards (4 items)
• Section 3: Cross-Discount Stacking & Policy Compliance (4 items)
• Section 4: Return Policy & Split-Shipment Edge Cases (3 items)
• Section 5: Channel Consistency Sign-Off (3 items)

Self-review

• Ensure {{retailer_name}}, {{promotion_mechanic}}, {{eligible_sku_categories}}, {{minimum_gross_margin_floor}}, {{coupon_stacking_policy}}, and {{pos_ecommerce_channel}} are referenced.
• Confirm every check item provides clear pass/fail instructions.
• Verify total section count matches the output format contract.