Hinnainfo

Hinnainfo is price information describing the cost of goods or services. It is used in retail, online marketplaces, catalogs, and procurement systems to present and compare prices and to support transactions. A hinnainfo entry accompanies a product or service and may specify the price in a given currency, whether tax is included, and any discounts or promotions. It may also include the price’s validity period, unit price, availability, and related identifiers such as SKU, barcode, or product code.

Data elements commonly found in hinnainfo include: price in currency, price status (regular, sale, promotional), tax inclusion flag, unit of measure and unit price (for per‑unit pricing), discounts, price validity dates, and data provenance (source, timestamp). For multi‑channel commerce, hinnainfo must be synchronized across channels (online store, mobile app, price comparison sites) to avoid discrepancies.

Formats and transmission: hinnainfo is often stored in databases and exposed via APIs or data feeds. In practice it may be represented with common data schemas or formats such as JSON or XML, and may be mapped to standards such as priceSpecification or offer constructs in semantic web contexts.

Usage and implications: accurate hinnainfo supports consumer transparency, price comparisons, and compliant display of prices. Price transparency regulations in many jurisdictions require clear presentation of final prices, discounts, and terms. Challenges include currency differences, time-sensitive pricing, localization, and ensuring data quality across vendors.