Percentage-based order fees are supported on all Shopify plans, but how they’re applied depends on your plan.
- Starter Plan: Percentage fees can only be applied to the order subtotal.
- Growth Plan (for Shopify Plus merchants): You can apply percentage fees to either the order subtotal or the final order total.
This difference exists because Shopify Plus gives access to checkout extensions, which allow fees to be calculated after discounts on the final total. Non-Plus plans don’t have these checkout customization options, so fees are limited to the subtotal.
Always label deposits separately for compliance
Display bottle deposit fees as a clearly labeled, separate line item at checkout and on receipts. This meets regulatory transparency requirements, builds customer trust by showing exactly what they're paying, and makes it significantly easier to track deposits for reporting and audits. Use a clear label like "Bottle deposit" or "Container deposit (CRV)" so customers immediately understand the charge.
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Originally from our Help Center