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Material Markup & Waste Estimator

Calculate true cost + waste factor + profit markup for accurate client pricing
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Job & Material Costs

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Pricing Summary

$1,962.50
Recommended Client Price for Materials
Base Wholesale Cost:$1,200.00
Waste / Scrap Cost:$120.00
Sales Tax Paid on Purchase:$99.00
Freight & Delivery:$75.00
Sourcing & Handling Labor:$67.50
True Out-of-Pocket Cost:$1,561.50
Net Material Profit (Markup):$401.00
Effective Profit Margin:20.4%

Why Charge a Material Markup?

Supplying materials incurs carrying costs, financing interest, return trip handling, warranty obligations on defective parts, and disposal of scraps. Never bill materials at raw wholesale without a 15-30% buffer.

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