Pricing is one of the most important elements of the marketing mix because it directly influences customer perception, demand, profitability, and competitive positioning. It is the only element of the marketing mix that generates revenue, while the others involve costs. Pricing decisions help marketers communicate the value of a product or service to customers. An effective pricing strategy ensures that customers receive value for the money they spend while enabling the organization to achieve its financial and marketing objectives. Different pricing methods are used depending on the nature of the product, market conditions, competition, customer expectations, and organizational goals. Among the various methods, cost-based pricing and value-based pricing are widely used by marketers. Cost-based pricing is one of the simplest and most commonly used pricing methods. Under this method, the selling price is determined by calculating the total cost