USPS plugin rates dont match actual rates

[Cory]

The rates returned by the plugin are much less than the actual cost at postal service. Having the same issue regardless of the package size variables I am using for settings.

[vinny]

Please send your request and response XMLs. The rates do match, but getting the initial setup right is indeed a pain.

email them to vinny [at] usestrict [dot] net.

[Cory]

I realized that the issue is that it is sending the weight in ounces and not pounds. What format do I enter the weight to make it send in pounds, or must I enter ounces?

<?xml version=”1.0″?>
<RateV4Request USERID=”***REMOVED***”>
<Revision>2</Revision>
<Package ID=”0″>
<Service>PARCEL</Service>
<ZipOrigination>57717</ZipOrigination>
<ZipDestination>20001</ZipDestination>
<Pounds>0</Pounds>
<Ounces>5.2</Ounces>
<Container>RECTANGULAR</Container>
<Size>LARGE</Size>
<Width>12</Width>
<Length>16</Length>
<Height>12</Height>
<Value>475.00</Value>
<Machinable>TRUE</Machinable>
</Package>
<Package ID=”1″>
<Service>PRIORITY</Service>
<ZipOrigination>57717</ZipOrigination>
<ZipDestination>20001</ZipDestination>
<Pounds>0</Pounds>
<Ounces>5.2</Ounces>
<Container>RECTANGULAR</Container>
<Size>LARGE</Size>
<Width>12</Width>
<Length>16</Length>
<Height>12</Height>
<Value>475.00</Value>
</Package>
</RateV4Request>

[vinny]

It’ll use whatever is in Admin -> eShop -> Shipping -> Weight unit and do any necessary conversions before sending it to the API.

[Cory]

I really appreciate your help, Thank You!

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