> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs-shpf.bsscommerce.com/b2b-wholesale-solution/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs-shpf.bsscommerce.com/b2b-wholesale-solution/b2b-pricing/more-add-depth-and-flexibility-to-your-b2b-pricing/shipping-rate/settings-for-shipping-rate.md).

# Settings for Shipping Rate

Configure global behavior for how shipping rates are selected and calculated when multiple rules or mixed carts are involved.

These settings apply to **all** Shipping Rate rules in your store. Open them from **B2B pricing › Shipping Rate**, then click **Settings** in the page header. Change an option and click **Save** in the save bar. A **How it works** preview next to the options shows how the current choice plays out.

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| Setting                                 | Options                                               | What it does                                                              |
| --------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Choose which shipping rate to apply** | **The lowest rate** (default), **The highest rate**   | When several rules match the same cart, decides which rate is charged.    |
| **Choose what the rate is based on**    | **Entire order** (default), **Applied products only** | Decides which products count toward the ranges and a **Percentage** rate. |

### Choose which shipping rate to apply

When multiple shipping rules apply to the same products or customers, choose which rate takes effect:

| Option               | Behavior                                                          |
| -------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **The lowest rate**  | The system automatically uses the lowest applicable shipping rate |
| **The highest rate** | The system uses the highest applicable shipping rate              |

***

### Choose what the rate is based on

Choose how the shipping fee is calculated when a rule only applies to certain products in the cart:

#### Entire Order

The shipping rate is calculated based on the subtotal, total quantity, or total weight of **all products in the cart** — including products that are not covered by the shipping rule.

**Example:** You create a shipping rule for Product A (Product B has no shipping rule).

| Range       | Rate          |
| ----------- | ------------- |
| 5–15 items  | 20%           |
| 16–30 items | $10 flat rate |

**Scenario 1**

* 3 × Product A = $30
* 7 × Product B = $35
* Total items: 10 → falls in 5–15 range
* Order subtotal: $65
* **Shipping: 20% × $65 = $13**

**Scenario 2**

* 12 × Product A = $120
* 8 × Product B = $40
* Total items: 20 → falls in 16–30 range
* Order subtotal: $160
* **Shipping: $10 flat rate**

> This logic applies equally to Amount Range and Weight Range, not just Quantity Range.

***

#### Applied Products Only

The shipping rate is calculated based on the subtotal, total quantity, or total weight of **only the products that the shipping rule applies to**. Other products in the cart are ignored for shipping calculations.

**Example:** You create a shipping rule for Product A (Product B has no shipping rule).

| Range       | Rate          |
| ----------- | ------------- |
| 5–15 items  | 20%           |
| 16–30 items | $10 flat rate |

**Scenario 1**

* 3 × Product A = $30
* 7 × Product B = $35
* Total items: 10, Applied items: 3 → falls in 5–15 range
* Applied subtotal: $30
* **Shipping: 20% × $30 = $6**

**Scenario 2**

* 18 × Product A = $180
* 2 × Product B = $10
* Total items: 20, Applied items: 18 → falls in 16–30 range
* **Shipping: $10 flat rate**

> This logic applies equally to Amount Range and Weight Range, not just Quantity Range.

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