Hi there, @ryantollefson.

Calculating and applying discounts automatically when completing early payments is essential for everyone in this thread. I understand its convenience as the feature makes work more efficient. 

I can see that this request is almost a year now. Please know that your voice matters. However, the feedback enactment relies on the number of users' requests. We're also unable to provide a timeline for its implementation.

If you like to share this idea again, follow the steps below. Our Product Development Team might reconsider it. Rest assured that we're working to provide the best for users like you.

1. Go to the Gear icon.
2. Under the Profile column, select Feedback.
3. Share your suggestion, then click Next.

You can track your suggestion through this website. You can also visit our blog to keep up with recent events and developments.

In the meantime, entering vendor credits and refunds are the workaround provided in the program to achieve your goal. Not to worry, we have various methods for every specific situation.

For more tips about tracking bills and recording payments, refer to this guide: Enter and manage bills and bill payments in QuickBooks Online.

We value your opinions and are doing what we can to help you get the most out of QuickBooks. Post here again if you have additional concerns regarding the vendor bill. I'll be more than happy to help you out again. Take care.