How do I calculate profit per item?

Profit per item = selling price − purchase cost. Margin = profit ÷ selling price × 100. This calculator does both instantly, including multi-pack buys.

What is a good profit margin for retail?

Most small retailers target 20–40% margin depending on category. Food and drinks often run 30–60% on paper — but spoilage and damage eat into it, which is why LodgeStatus tracks true gain after losses.

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POS profit calculator.

What you paid, what you charge — your gain per unit, instantly.

Cost per unit (₦ or $) Selling price per unit Pack size (optional, e.g. carton of 12) Pack cost (optional)

Gain / unit

250

Margin

33.3%

Markup

50.0%

Doing this for 200+ items? LodgeStatus POS tracks every batch cost automatically and reports true gain after damages — from $3/month.

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