Re: Can I adjust a sales tax based on the number o...

Terrasini · ‎05-10-2018

I run a bakery in New Hampshire, in thier infinite wisdom, the state decided that if a customer purchases 5 or less items, they pay 9% Meals tax. If a customer purchases 6 or more items, they don't pay any Meals tax. Is there a way to turn off the tax when the total of items reaches 6 of the same category? (A customer can not purchase two breakfast sandwiches, two coffees and two pastries to avoid the tax. It has to be six of the same category, ie: 6 pastries, 6 coffees etc.) This was a problem with my last POS system also.

VanKalkerFarms · ‎05-10-2018

there is not a way to adjust sales tax like that.

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firedog · ‎12-07-2018

I have the same problem, also in NH. Did you ever figure out a work around?

Tom · ‎12-08-2018

Hey @Terrasini and @firedog, thanks for bringing up this tax issue—that does sound a bit cumbersome.😣

I went to check on this and @VanKalkerFarms is correct: an automatic or conditional tax setting as you've described is not available with the Point of Sale app at this time. If you haven't already, you may want to touch base with a tax professional or your local government for best practices.

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Can I adjust a sales tax based on the number of items purchased?