Nexus Location - Desktop Template Tool
Add nexus_location for Pickup Tax Calculation
Use this article to add a nexus_location to pickup shipping methods so proper tax can be calculated for pickup orders.
Overview
In order for proper tax to be calculated on a pickup shipping method, that method needs a nexus_location. The nexus_location contains the full address of the lab or fulfillment location.
The sample zip file includes a readme and a sample nexus_location that can be copied into the pickup shipping method in the lab’s current template file.
Reference Files and Links
- Sample File
Zip file containing a readme and sample nexus_location. - ZIP + 4 Lookup
Use this to look up the ZIP+4 value when needed.
Address Formatting Notes
- Change the sample values to the lab or fulfillment-location address.
- Do not use periods or special characters in the address.
- The state must be two digits/characters.
- The country is always US.
- The ZIP value needs to be ZIP+4.
Solution
Download and extract the sample file
Download the Sample File zip, then extract the readme and sample pickup_nexus.xml file.
Open pickup_nexus.xml in Template Tool
In Template Tool, open pickup_nexus.xml by choosing File > Import Template File, then browse to the modified XML file. Alternatively, drop the XML file onto the File drop-down to load it.
Password prompt
When prompted for a password, click OK. The sample file is not encrypted.
If this image does not display, open it directly: Nexus_Location_Start.png
Copy nexus_location from the sample file
In the opened file, expand the template element if needed. Highlight nexus_location and copy it from the Edit drop-down, or use Ctrl+C on Windows / Command+C on Mac.
If this image does not display, open it directly: Nexus_Location_Copy.png
Paste nexus_location onto the pickup method
Open or switch to the lab’s current template file. Highlight the pickup shipping method and paste the copied nexus_location.
If this image does not display, open it directly: Nexus_Location_Paste.png
Update the address values
Change the sample values to the lab address. Do not use periods or special characters. Use a two-character state, country US, and ZIP+4. Use the ZIP + 4 Lookup link if needed.
Add nexus_location to other pickup methods as needed
Copy the modified nexus_location and paste it onto any other pickup shipping methods that need pickup tax calculation.
Save, upload, and test
Save and upload the modified template file. Place a pickup test order and confirm proper tax is calculated.
Alternative: salestax Attribute
Alternatively, a specific tax rate can be set on any shipping method with the salestax attribute. A value of 10 would represent 10%.
Expected Result
Pickup shipping methods should include a complete nexus_location with the lab or fulfillment-location address, and pickup orders should calculate tax correctly after the modified template file is uploaded.
Escalation Notes
- Confirm the pickup shipping method contains nexus_location.
- Confirm the lab or fulfillment address has no periods or special characters.
- Confirm state is two characters and country is US.
- Confirm the ZIP value is ZIP+4.
- Confirm the modified template file was saved and uploaded.
- If using salestax, confirm the intended rate and the exact value placed on the shipping method.