BEST POS – Sell by Department (Retail)

Sell by Department in BEST POS (Retail)

Summary

This article explains how to record a sale by department in BEST POS, with or without a scale, while respecting HALO limits. It includes useful checks (subtotal, tender) and quick recovery actions if a keying error occurs. No screenshots are needed: all labels and paths are explicitly spelled out.

Step-by-step Instructions

1) Prerequisites

  • Cashier/server is logged in; the POS is ready for sales.
  • The target department key is configured and accessible.
  • If using a scale, it is connected and detected.

2) Sell by department (keyed amount)

  1. On the sales screen, enter the amount for the item (decimal point is optional).
  2. Press the appropriate Department key.
  3. Check: the line item is added under the chosen department.
  4. If HALO warning: use Unlock HALO and retry step 2.

3) Sell by department with a scale (by weight)

  1. Press the Scale key (scale status appears).
  2. Place the item on the scale.
  3. Enter the price per kilogram, then press the Department key.
  4. Check: the line reflects the calculation using the measured weight.

Useful checks

  • Subtotal: display pre/post-tax subtotal at any time without interrupting the invoice.
  • Tender: depending on your rules, finalize by direct payment or mandatory payment (declare the amount received before selecting the tender). Multiple tenders are supported.
  • Correction (CE): clears the entered characters (or resets input, per status programming).
  • Void: cancels only the last item entered for safety.

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