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Shopping Cart

Learn how to manage your shopping cart in the Cicero Marketplace.

Overview​

The shopping cart stores products you intend to purchase. It's organized by clinic and supports features like saved items, quantity management, and supplier grouping.

Accessing Your Cart​

From the Header​

  • Click the cart icon in the top navigation
  • A badge shows the number of items in your cart
  • Clicking opens the cart page

From Navigation​

  • Navigate to My Cart in the sidebar menu
  • Cart is also accessible during checkout

Cart Structure​

Clinic-Based Carts​

Each clinic has its own separate cart:

  • Select your clinic context from the dropdown
  • Cart contents are specific to that clinic
  • Orders are placed per clinic

Tabs​

The cart page has two tabs:

Active Cart

  • Items ready for checkout
  • Shows item count in tab label
  • These items will be included in your order

Saved for Later

  • Items saved for future consideration
  • Not included in checkout
  • Easy to restore when ready

Cart Items​

Item Display​

Each cart item shows:

  • Product Image: Thumbnail of the product
  • Product Title: Name and description
  • Supplier: Selected supplier name and logo
  • Quantity: Current quantity with controls
  • Unit Price: Price per item (with/without VAT)
  • Total Price: Line item total
  • VAT Percentage: Applicable tax rate

VIP Indicators​

If you have VIP status with a supplier:

  • Crown badge appears on the item
  • Hover to see VIP benefits:
    • Free shipping
    • Percentage discounts
    • Flat rate discounts
    • Combined benefits

Managing Quantities​

Quantity Controls​

Each item has quantity adjustment options:

  • Minus Button (-): Decrease quantity (minimum 1)
  • Plus Button (+): Increase quantity
  • Input Field: Type exact quantity

Quantity Limits​

  • Minimum: 1 item
  • Maximum: 1000 items per line item
  • Exceeding limits shows a warning message

Price Display​

Price Breakdown​

For each item, you can see:

  • Price per Unit (without VAT): Base price
  • VAT Rate: Tax percentage
  • Total (without VAT): Quantity x unit price
  • Total (with VAT): Final price including tax

Discount Display​

When discounts apply:

  • Original price shown with strikethrough in red
  • Discounted price shown as current price
  • Discounts from VIP status or promotions

Currency​

Prices display in your preferred currency:

  • Based on profile settings
  • Exchange rates applied automatically
  • Currency code shown next to amounts

Cart Actions​

Remove Item​

  • Click the delete/trash icon on any item
  • Item is immediately removed
  • Action cannot be undone

Save for Later​

  • Click Save for Later to move item out of active cart
  • Item appears in the Saved for Later tab
  • Useful for items you might want later

Restore from Saved​

  • Go to the Saved for Later tab
  • Click Move to Cart on an item
  • Item returns to active cart

Add Notes/Remarks​

Some items support adding notes:

  • Click to add a remark
  • Enter special instructions
  • Notes are sent to the supplier

Supplier Grouping​

Organization​

Cart items are grouped by supplier:

  • Each supplier section has a header
  • Shows supplier logo and name
  • Items from that supplier listed below

Shipping Preview​

Each supplier group may show:

  • Estimated shipping cost
  • Free shipping eligibility
  • Shipping threshold remaining

Cart Summary​

Order Totals​

The cart summary displays:

  • Subtotal: Total before shipping
  • Shipping: Estimated shipping costs
  • VAT: Tax amounts
  • Grand Total: Final order amount

Proceed to Checkout​

  • Review your cart contents
  • Click Proceed to Checkout or Checkout
  • Continue to the checkout process

Empty Cart State​

When your cart is empty:

  • Friendly empty state message displays
  • Link to continue shopping
  • Browse products button

Permissions​

Cart access depends on your permissions:

PermissionCapability
View CartSee cart contents
Edit CartAdd, remove, adjust items

Without View Cart permission, you cannot access the cart page.

Without Edit Cart permission, quantity controls and checkout are disabled.

Tips and Best Practices​

Before Checkout​

  1. Review quantities: Ensure amounts are correct
  2. Check suppliers: Verify preferred suppliers are selected
  3. Note VIP pricing: Take advantage of discounts
  4. Add remarks: Include special instructions if needed

Managing Multiple Items​

  • Use "Saved for Later" to organize purchases
  • Group orders by urgency or budget
  • Regular items can be saved for routine reorder

Stock Awareness​

If integrated with Information System:

  • Consider current clinic stock levels
  • Avoid over-ordering
  • Set up minimum stock alerts

Troubleshooting​

Items Disappearing​

  • Products may become unavailable
  • Price changes can affect cart
  • Session timeouts can occur (rare)

Cannot Modify Cart​

  • Check Edit Cart permission
  • Ensure you're logged in
  • Verify clinic is selected

Price Changes​

  • Prices may update between adding and checkout
  • Cart reflects current prices
  • VIP pricing applied automatically

Next Steps​