Discount end dates are INCLUSIVE

Modified on Fri, 5 Sep at 1:07 PM

Retail Express Discount End Date Logic Summary

Key Principles

Date Format

DiscountEnd value must be in dd/mm/yyyy format
Example: 31/12/2024

Inclusive Dating Policy

The discount remains active ON the DiscountEnd date itself
Customers receive discount pricing through the entire DiscountEnd day
The DiscountEnd date is the last day discount pricing is available

Transition Logic

Discount pricing continues: Current Date ≤ DiscountEnd
Discount pricing ends: Current Date > DiscountEnd
Only when the current date moves past the DiscountEnd date does discount pricing end

Practical Examples

Current Date DiscountEnd Date Discount Active? Pricing
30/12/2024 31/12/2024 ✅ YES Discount
31/12/2024 31/12/2024 ✅ YES Discount
01/01/2025 31/12/2024 ❌ NO Regular

Current Date	DiscountEnd Date	Discount Active?	Pricing
30/12/2024	31/12/2024	✅ YES	Discount
31/12/2024	31/12/2024	✅ YES	Discount
01/01/2025	31/12/2024	❌ NO	Regular

Critical Timeline

30/12/2024 → Discount Active (before end date)
31/12/2024 → Discount Active (ON the end date - inclusive)
01/01/2025 → Discount Ends (past the end date)

Business Impact

Customer Experience: Customers who purchase on the DiscountEnd date still receive discount pricing
Marketing Accuracy: "Offer valid until [date]" means customers can purchase at discount pricing through that entire date
System Behavior: Regular pricing only takes effect the day after DiscountEnd

Remember: If today equals DiscountEnd, discount pricing is still active. Only tomorrow will regular pricing take effect.

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