Programming The Sales Tax Rate - Sam4s ER-285M Operator's Manual

Programming the Sales Tax Rate

Most sales taxes can be programmed by entering a tax percentage rate. If you have tax that
can be computed through a straight percentage calculation, follow the simple steps in this
section to enter your sales tax rate.
About Tax Tables
In some cases you may find that tax that is entered as a percentage does not follow exactly
the tax chart that applies in your area. If this is the case, you must enter your tax using tax
table programming. This method will match tax collection exactly to the break points of your
tax table. If you determine that you need to set a tax table, see "Tax Table Programming" on
page 125.
About Multiple Taxes
Some areas collect multiple taxes. For example, merchants may be required to collect one
rate for merchandise and a different rate for liquor. To accommodate multiple taxes, the ER-
285M can compute and report up to four different taxes. If you have a single tax rate, use tax
rate 1 when programming.
About Canadian GST
Merchants in Canada can use tax 4 to compute and report the national goods and services tax
(GST). See "Tax Table Programming" on page 125 for more information.
Verifying Accurate Tax Computation
Important Note: After you have entered your tax program, 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 amounts on the printed tax chart
for your area. Merchants are responsible for accurate tax collection. If the cash register
is not calculating tax accurately, or if you cannot program your tax properly from the
information in this manual, contact your local SAM4s dealer for assistance.
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