Tax Programming
The
Taxes can be calculated as either a straight percentage rate of between .001% and 99.999%, or a 60 break point tax table. Each tax may be either an
Tax rate 4 may be set to function as the Canadian Goods & Services Tax (GST). Definitions for tax rates 1, 2, 3 & 4 are made as part of tax programming.
•If you are entering a tax rate
•If you are entering a Canadian Goods and Services Tax (GST), use tax rate 4 for the GST tax, and use tax rates 1, 2 and/or 3 for any other provincial tax or taxes. See “Straight Percentage Tax Rate Programming” to enter the GST status and percentage rate.
Important Note: After you have entered your tax program(s), test for accuracy by entering several transactions of different dollar amounts. Carefully check to make sure the tax charged by the cash register matches the tax on the printed tax chart for your area. As a merchant, you are responsible for accurate tax collection. If the cash register is not calculating tax accurately, contact your dealer for assistance.
Descriptor
1. Refer to “Program 80 – Function Key Descriptor”
Straight Percentage Tax Rate Programming
When tax requirements may be met using a straight percentage rate, use the following method to program a tax as a straight percentage.
Programming Straight Percentage Tax Rates and Status
1.Turn the control lock to the P position.
2.If the tax is a percentage rate, with a decimal.
3.For the type of tax:
If the tax is a percentage added to the sale (normal add on tax), | 0 |
enter: |
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If the tax is a percentage value added tax (VAT; calculated as part | 2 |
of the sale), enter: |
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