Understanding Two Discount Stacking Methods in Mix or Match: Automatic Stacking vs Manual Progression

Understanding Two Discount Stacking Methods in Mix or Match: Automatic Stacking vs Manual Progression

Product Described: Mix or Match Discount Builder

Understanding Two Discount Stacking Methods in Mix or Match: Automatic Stacking vs Manual Progression

Question

A merchant was running multiple promotions on the same product, such as 2 for $6 and 3 for $7, and noticed Clover applying or prompting discounts in unexpected ways. They needed a clean discount setup that works when customers buy 2, 3, 5, or more units without Clover duplicating or misapplying discounts.

This led to a business question:
What is the correct way to set up Mix or Match when multiple discounts apply to the same items?

Answer

Mix or Match Discount Builder offers two distinct ways to stack or apply multiple discounts. Choosing the right method depends on how predictable and controlled the discount behavior needs to be at the register.

1. Automatic Discount Stacking

This option allows discounts to layer on top of one another when their conditions are met. Clover will prompt the cashier to choose which discount to apply or apply all allowed discounts.
This is useful when overlapping discounts can both be applied independently and there is no defined order or progression.
However, when two discounts target the same item and same quantities, Clover may show duplicate prompts or apply a discount more than once. This is a Clover behavior, not a Mix or Match issue.

2. Manual Progression Setup

This method is designed for merchants running structured promotions, such as 2/$6 and 3/$7 on the same product.
Instead of relying on Clover’s automatic stacking logic, merchants define the quantity breakpoints and exact discount amounts inside Mix or Match.
This gives the merchant full control over:
  • What discount applies at quantity 2

  • What discount applies at quantity 3

  • What happens when the customer buys 5 or more units

  • Preventing Clover from duplicating or stacking discounts incorrectly

By defining the progression manually, Mix or Match applies exactly one discount per qualifying breakpoint and ensures accuracy every time.

A walkthrough video demonstrating this setup is available here:  https://youtu.be/8b3HkOMfIOU

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