How do I build a three-stage payment illustration that reconciles to the full agreed event value?
Each stage is a percentage of the whole order; the final stage absorbs cent rounding. Dates are agreed separately.
Open Catering deposit scheduleTry the worked example
These are the example inputs from Catering deposit schedule. Replace them in the tool to run your own case.
| Agreed order price (€) | Booking portion (%) | Pre-event portion (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2380 | 20 | 45 |
Example result
Final balance · €833.00
Who uses this?
Independent caterer. The free online tool runs the calculation in your browser. To edit the files and use the tools offline in one business, see the €49 offline edition.
Where the idea came from
An independent restaurant can handle repeat orders through a direct customer handoff. This independent application adapts that idea to build a three-stage payment illustration that reconciles to the full agreed event value.
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