Flexible discounting is available within ZiiPOS in a few different formats.
These options include predefined and manually entered discount rates or values on the order, or a predefined or manually specified discount rate on a per item basis.
In this guide, we will talk about how to setup the preset discounting.
How to Apply Discounts
With the flexibility of discounting, there are a number of different tools and functions.
Each of the below will cover how to use each of the discounting tools.
ZiiPOS – How to Apply Order Discount
ZiiPOS – How to Apply Item Discount
Preset Discount – Setup
Setting preset discount amounts helps staff to quickly apply common specials and discounts to orders – such as Staff Discount or Pensioner Discount.
1. Log in to ZiiPOS with a Supervisor level account, and navigate to the Settings page via the left slider menu.
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2. Open the left menu slider menu, and scroll down to find Discount.
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3. Here you will see a list of any existing pre-set discounts.
To create a new defined discount, select New in the top right of the display, and the entry panel will show on the right.
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4. From the Discount Policy entry panel, you will need to set the following:
> A unique code (system level only, not displayed in POS).
> The display name of the Discount.
> Discount Kind (method of calculation): $ or %, Item level or Order level.
> Rate/Amount (discount amount) in $ value or % rate (depends on the above setting).
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5. Click the Save button at the bottom to ensure all changes are saved.