48 • Basic Operations SAM4s SPS-2000 Operator Manual v1.18
Merchandise Return
Use this function to return (credit) merchandise inside or outside of a sale.
Touch MDSE RETURN, and then enter the item to be returned.
Discounts/Coupons/Surcharges
The % (percentage) key is programmable and may be set up to handle a variety of discounts,
surcharges or coupons. Up to 10 keys are available, each can:
• Apply to a Sale or an Item,
• Accept an amount entry or calculate a percentage,
• Be positive (surcharge) or negative (discount),
• Be open or preset (preset may be price or percentage, depending upon other
setup),
• Calculate taxes before or after the discount is applied,
• Allow the discount to reduce the food stamp subtotal,
• Allow the “do it” subtotal discount function,
• Enforce validation after the % key function,
• If the % key is preset at a set percentage, allow override of the percentage, or to
allow override of the percentage in ‘X’ mode only,
• If the % key is an item discount/surcharge function, net the item total or not,
• If the % key is a subtotal amount function (vendor coupon), allow multiple
coupons without pressing subtotal or allow only one coupon.
Sale (Subtotal) Discounts
To deduct an open percentage discount from a sale (or override a preset percentage):
1. Register items.
2. Touch SUBTOTAL.
3. Enter discount percentage. If the discount is fractional, use the decimal key. For
example, enter 1 5 . 5 for a 15.5% discount.
4. Touch the % key.
5. Finalize the transaction.
To deduct a preset percentage discount from a sale:
1. Register items.
2. Touch SUBTOTAL.
3. Touch the % key.
4. Finalize the transaction.