🎁 Discount Overview
Everyone loves a good deal! Discounts are a great way to attract customers, reward loyalty, and boost sales. Your POS system makes it easy to create, manage, and apply discounts—no technical or accounting skills needed. This guide will help you understand how discounts work in your store and how to use them effectively.
What is a Discount in Your POS?
A discount is a reduction in the price of a product or service. Discounts can be a percentage off (like 10% off), a fixed amount (like ₱50 off), or even a special offer. Your POS system can automatically apply discounts to orders, so you don’t have to do the math.
Why Offer Discounts?
- Attract New Customers: Special deals bring in new faces.
- Reward Loyalty: Give regulars a reason to keep coming back.
- Move Inventory: Clear out old stock with limited-time offers.
- Increase Sales: Encourage customers to buy more or try new items.
How Discounts Work in Your POS
- Automatic or Manual: Discounts can be set to apply automatically (like a promo) or added manually at checkout.
- Flexible Options: Create discounts for specific products, categories, or the whole order.
- Stackable or Single Use: Decide if discounts can be combined or used only once per order.
- Clear Receipts: Every receipt shows the discount, so customers see their savings.
⚙️ Field Explanations
| Field | Description | Required | Possible Values | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enable | Whether the discount is enabled | Yes | Yes, No | Yes |
| Name | The name of the discount (shown on receipts) | Yes | (Any) | Summer Sale |
| Code | The unique code for the discount | (No, but recommended) | (Any without space) | SUMMER2025 |
| Description | A brief explanation of the discount | (Any) | 10% off drinks | |
| Rate Type | How the discount is applied | Yes | Fixed, Percentage | Percentage |
| Rate | The amount or percent to be discounted | Yes | (Any number) | 10 |
| Start Date | Where the discount is applied from | (Date) | 2025-06-01 | |
| End Date | When the discount is no longer active | (Date) | 2025-07-01 |
💡 Tips
- Use clear names and descriptions so staff and customers know what the discount is for.
- Set start and end dates for limited-time offers.
- Double-check discount values to avoid giving away too much by mistake.
- You can always edit or remove discounts as your business changes.
🏆 Best Practices
- Review your discounts regularly to keep offers fresh and relevant.
- Train staff on how to apply and explain discounts at checkout.
- Track which discounts are most popular to plan future promotions.
- Keep records of discounts for easy reporting and peace of mind.
For more help, see the documentation or contact support.