How do they determine the cost of US postage?

Answer by  patti (29325)

The USPS attempts to run itself like a business, however poorly. The cost of postage is determined by the USPS for approval by the government.

Answer by  shiloh (17)

they calculate the total cost to deliver a single piece of mail and then calculate the additives in order to make a profit. they then determine how much it will cost that way.