Using Surcharges in Aloha

[gadang]

Hey,
Has anyone used Surcharges in Aloha Tableservice? What I want to do is be able to add Surcharges when needed on items at time of sale not at all times. If not this way has anyone setup an "item" that adds 16% on the whole ticket? Maybe using an order mode to do this?

Any ideas would be great!!
THanks!!

 

[AdamDR]

This is what the akb's say about surcharges:

"Surcharges, in their original form, are designed to create an extra charge based on quantity. For example, a restaurant sells an alcoholic drink with one-ounce of tequila for $5.95 and a one-ounce shot of tequila for $3.95. Since the Surcharge is based on quantity, the Surcharge is the same for tequila in both instances, even though the price of each drink differs.



The Aloha application software also allows for Surcharges based on the price. This is useful for restaurants that must charge additional fees, such as a Mall Fee or any other fee that cannot be calculated as, included in, or labeled as a tax.



The Aloha application software figures Surcharges using the calculation (QUANTITY * RATE) or (NET * RATE) depending on the setup options.



Surcharges do not include Primary or Vendor taxes in the calculation."


I would highly recommend using an order mode "service charge" for applying the percentage to the entire ticket. I have used this feature before and works well.

Adam

 

[gadang]

Adam,
Thanks that was what I was thinking. I will give that a shot.

Thanks again!
Brian