What is the core distinction between PLU-based pricing and fixed item pricing?

What is the core distinction between PLU-based pricing and fixed item pricing?

• A. PLU-based pricing uses weight-based or per-unit data pulled by the system; fixed item uses a set shelf price
• B. PLU-based pricing uses a fixed shelf price; fixed item uses weight data
• C. Both rely on weight data
• D. Both are unrelated to shelf pricing

Answer: (A)

PLU-based pricing is used for items whose total depends on weight or the amount you choose to buy. Each PLU code links to a price per unit (like per pound) and the system uses the actual weight measured at checkout to compute the total, or it uses a fixed price per item if that item is sold by unit. In contrast, fixed item pricing assigns a specific shelf price to that item, regardless of weight or how many you take—the price tag is the price you pay. This means PLU pricing adapts to how much you purchase and your item’s weight, which is common for produce and bulk goods, while fixed pricing applies to packaged items with a constant price. The other ideas would misrepresent how PLU data is used or how fixed pricing works.

PLU-based pricing is used for items whose total depends on weight or the amount you choose to buy. Each PLU code links to a price per unit (like per pound) and the system uses the actual weight measured at checkout to compute the total, or it uses a fixed price per item if that item is sold by unit. In contrast, fixed item pricing assigns a specific shelf price to that item, regardless of weight or how many you take—the price tag is the price you pay. This means PLU pricing adapts to how much you purchase and your item’s weight, which is common for produce and bulk goods, while fixed pricing applies to packaged items with a constant price. The other ideas would misrepresent how PLU data is used or how fixed pricing works.