Jamaica Markup & Margin Calculator
Calculate markup percentage, profit margin, and profit for your Jamaican business. See your selling price with 15% GCT included.
Markup vs. Margin — What's the Difference?
Many Jamaican business owners use "markup" and "margin" interchangeably, but they are different calculations that can significantly affect your pricing and profit.
Markup %
How much you add on top of your cost.
Example: Cost J$1,000, Selling J$1,500 = 50% markup
Margin %
What percentage of the selling price is profit.
Example: Cost J$1,000, Selling J$1,500 = 33.33% margin
Why This Matters for Your Business
A common mistake: a business owner wants a 50% profit margin but applies a 50% markup instead. With a J$1,000 cost, a 50% markup gives a J$1,500 selling price (33.33% margin) — not the 50% margin they intended. To achieve a true 50% margin, the selling price needs to be J$2,000 (100% markup).
Common Markup-to-Margin Reference
25% markup
=
20% margin
33.33% markup
=
25% margin
50% markup
=
33.33% margin
100% markup
=
50% margin
Don't Forget GCT
When setting prices in Jamaica, remember that the 15% GCT is charged on top of your selling price. Your markup and margin should be calculated before GCT. This calculator shows you the GCT-inclusive total so you know exactly what your customer pays.
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