What is the impact of selecting "less than" criteria for range values in a rebate type benefit?

Selecting "less than" criteria for range values in a rebate type benefit is indeed invalid because rebate mechanisms are typically designed to set thresholds that trigger rewards based on performance exceeding certain levels. Such mechanisms often rely on "greater than or equal to" conditions to appropriately reward performance that meets or extends beyond established benchmarks.

Instead, valid criteria should focus on defining clear lower boundaries or exceeding certain performance indicators, rather than setting a limit that could be interpreted as excluding any qualifying sales scenarios. In a structured rebate program, it's essential to establish clear criteria that facilitate the calculation of rebates based on exceeding specific sales thresholds to ensure that rewards can be effectively managed and measured within the system.

Thus, invalidating the use of "less than" provides clarity and functionality in how rebates are applied and processed.