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Line Discount / Item Discount Feature

Step-by-step

 SalesPlay POS offers two types of discounts for flexibility in sales operations:

  • Total Discount – Applies to the entire bill.
  • Line/Item Discount – Applies to individual products or items in the cart.

 

With the latest update (version 114.5), the Line/Item Discount function has been enhanced to offer more accurate and meaningful discounting, especially when you give a “Value-based” discount for multiple quantities of the same product.

 

What’s New in Version 114.5

Line/Item Discounts can be given in two ways: as a value or a percentage.
The latest update (version 114.5) improves how value discounts work.

Before the Update:

When you added a value discount to a product line, it was applied just once, no matter how many units of that product were in the cart.

After the Update:

Now, the value discount is applied per unit and then multiplied by the quantity.
This means the total discount will be more accurate when you're selling multiple units of the same product.

Example:
If you give a value discount of 2 and the customer buys 3 units, the total discount will now be 6 instead of 2.

⚠️ Note: This change only affects value discounts. Percentage discounts already work correctly and are not affected by this update.

 

 

Important Notes

  • Line/Item Discounts are only available for products with the measurement type “Sold by Each.”
    If the product uses any other measurement type (like weight or volume), the value discount option will not appear.
What is a Line/Item Discount?

The Line/Item Discount allows businesses to apply a discount directly to specific items in a sale. This discount can be:

  • A fixed amount (e.g., 2 off)
  • A percentage (e.g., 10% off)

It can be used to:

  • Promote individual products
  • Offer discounts on select categories
  • Customize offers for loyal or bulk-buying customers


( The latest update (version 114.5) improves how value discounts work. Percentage discounts are not affected by this change—they already work as expected)

What Has Changed in Version 114.5?

Previously, the Line Discount was applied once for the entire item row in the cart, regardless of how many units were added.

Old Method:
Coca Cola @ 10 x 2 = 20
Line Discount = 1 (applied once)
? Grand Total = 19

With version 114.5, the Line Discount is now applied per unit and then multiplied by the quantity.

New Method:
Coca Cola @ 10 x 2 = 20
Line Discount per unit = 1
Line Discount Total = 2 (1 × 2)
? Grand Total = 18

 

? Why This Change Is Important

  • More control: You now control the discount per item/unit.
  • Transparency: Customers see clear, item-based discounts.
  • Accuracy: Ideal for bulk discounting and promotions.
Practical Example

Scenario:

You want to offer a 5 discount on 2 Coca Cola bottles, each priced at 10.

New Calculation:

  • Set line discount = 2.50
  • Quantity = 2
  • Total Line Discount = 5
  • Final Total = 20 - 5 = 15
How to Add a Line/Item Discount in the POS App

Follow these steps:

  1. Open the SalesPlay POS App.
  2. From the main menu, tap "New Sale."
  3. Add the product(s) to the cart.
  4. Tap on the "ITEM CART (View Items)" area.
  5. Tap on the product/item you want to apply a line discount to.
  6. Under the "Discount" section:
    • Enter either a fixed discount amount or a percentage.
    • Make sure this value is the per-unit discount.
  7. Tap "Add" to apply the discount.
  8. Tap "Charge" to proceed with checkout.

? Tips for Using Line Discounts

  • Always calculate per-unit discount before entering the value.
  • If applying different discounts for different items, enter them individually.
  • If you want to give a discount to the whole receipt/bill, use the Total Discount feature.
  • Line discount is only applicable for items with the measurement type 'Sold by Each'.

How to apply discounts

 

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