Keep $23.97 on $25 — ChowNow (2.95%+$0.29)

Planning math for a ChowNow card order. Official first paint: 2.95%+$0.29 on $25 → KEEP $23.97. Formula: KEEP = G − (0.0295G + 0.29). Discovery 15.5% is a preset, not first paint. Monthly/plan typed $0. Not affiliated. Planning only.

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Keep after ChowNow 2.95%+$0.29

$23.97

Official ChowNow 2.95%+$0.29 You type Discovery 15.5% off, plan $0

$25 − 2.95% − $0.29. Card. Plan $0. Planning only.

Fees

$1.03

Plan $

$0.00

Keep

$23.97

Order $

ChowNow %

ChowNow $ / order

Monthly / plan $ (you type) — not in KEEP

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2 more plannersDiscovery 15.5% is a preset, not first paint.

Card vs Discovery

First paint is card 2.95%+$0.29. Discovery 15.5% is extra.

Monthly/plan (not in KEEP)

Typed line, default $0. Never baked into $23.97.

Monthly / plan $

$0.00

Monthly on first paint is $0.

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Type a monthly plan greater than $0 to count sales that cover the plan. Monthly is not inside KEEP.

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Default $25 card → $23.97 keep

2.95%+$0.29 per order. Discovery off. Plan $0.

Gross G = $25.00
Fee = 0.0295×25 + 0.29 = $1.0275
KEEP = $23.97

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The formula

KEEP = G − (0.0295G + 0.29). Discovery 15.5% is a preset.

Sources

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FAQ

How much do you keep on a $25 ChowNow card order?

Default first paint: KEEP $23.97. Official 2.95%+$0.29 per order. Fee = 0.0295×25 + 0.29 = $1.0275 → $1.03. KEEP = 25 − 1.0275 = $23.9725 → $23.97. Discovery 15.5% is off first paint. Monthly/plan typed $0. Planning only. Not affiliated. Source: get.chownow.com credit-card transaction fees.

Is Discovery 15.5% first paint?

No. Discovery 15.5% is a preset, not first paint.

Is monthly billed inside $23.97?

No. Monthly/plan is a typed line, default $0, never baked into per-sale KEEP.

Is this affiliated?

Not affiliated with ChowNow. Affiliates none found. Educational planning only.

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