Manual Discounts

Manual discount, unlike automatic discount, requires specific actions by the cashier.

Overview

Manual discount, unlike automatic discount, requires specific actions by the cashier. Examples include any discount using a discount key or entering a discount amount.

Using Manual Discounts

Use the following Manual Discount functions to give:

• Fixed Discount

• Percent Discount

• Amount Discount

To access the [Disc] function on Ruby2, a soft key needs to be programmed. Refer to store manager to program soft keys.

1

Fixed Discount

After entering the product, press [DISC]

The system applies the discount to the line item.

2

Percent Discount

After entering the product, key the percent discount including two decimal places. Example: [1][0][0][0] = 10% Discount

Press [DISC %]

The system applies the discount percentage to the line item.

3

Amount Discount

After entering the product, key the dollars and cents discount. Example: [1][0] = 0.10 discount

Press [DISC]

The system applies the discount amount to the line item.

Configuring Manual Discounts

Parameter	Path	Value	Description
Discount Security Level	Store Operations > Sales > Sales Configuration	0 - 9	The security level 1 - 9 an employee must have in order to use the [DISC] key and approve discounts. 0 - Discounts do not require a security check.
Discount Type	Store Operations > Sales > Sales Configuration	Percent, Amount	Percent - The discount is calculated as a percentage of the price and then subtracted from the price of the item. Amount - The discount is directly subtracted as a dollar amount from the price of the item.
Fixed Discount Rate	Store Operations > Sales > Sales Configuration	Numeric	Percent or amount (set in “Discount Type”) automatically applied when the [DISC] key is pressed.
Is Fixed Discount	Store Operations > Sales > Sales Configuration	Yes, No	Automatically enter discounts (set in “Discount Type” as a percent or amount) for the amount entered in Fixed Discount Rate when the [DISC] key is pressed. If not selected, all discounts must be entered as individual amounts.
Maximum Discount	Store Operations > Sales > Sales Configuration	0.00 – 99.99	Maximum discount (either percent or dollar as set in “Discount Type”) that can be applied to an item when using the [DISC] key.
Minimum Discount	Store Operations > Sales > Sales Configuration	0.00 – 99.99	Minimum discount (either percent or dollar as set in “Discount Type”) that can be applied to an item when using the [DISC] key.

Reporting

Report Details

• DISCOUNTS: Number of times and total amount of discounts. This includes discounts from:

  • Use of the [DISC], [DISC%], and [DISC AMT] keys

  • Combo, mix ’n match, fuel, and promotional discounts

Troubleshooting

#	Message	Description/Action
E1121	DISCOUNT TOO SMALL	The discount entered is less than the set minimum amount.
E1122	DISCOUNT TOO LARGE	The discount entered is more than the set maximum amount.
E1273	FUEL TAX NOT ALLOWED WITH % DISC	A discount using the [DISC] key is attempted on an item that has a fuel tax exemption applied or a fuel tax exemption is attempted on an item that already has a discount applied.