Department Fields

Department Overview | Adding a Department

Refer to the table below for descriptions of each department field. Fields shown in brackets, e.g. [field name], are suggested or read-only fields auto-filled by Point of Sale.

If, when viewing a record list, columns (fields) shown below are not visible, you can use the customize columns feature to add them.

Note: The ability to see cost fields, including margin and markup and other fields related to cost, can be controlled by security rights. If you do not have the right to view item costs, the fields will be masked like this "*****". This right affects cost fields in inventory and on all documents and reports.

Field | Usage
Dept Code | Optional: Enter a 1-3 character code for use in listing a department on an item record and printing on price tags.
Dept Name | Required: Enter a descriptive name for the department to assist in easy identification. This name helps you identify the department on reports and in lists. Read about planning your departments.
Margin% | Enter a default margin percentage for use with a pricing formula. If you do not wish Point of Sale to calculate prices for new items as they are added to inventory, leave this field and the Markup% field at 0. Default = 0%.
Markup% | Markup percentage is an alternate way to display your desired profit margin, by marking up from item cost. Entering either a margin or a markup will display an automatic calculation in the other field. Default = 0%. My markup value sometimes changes right after I enter it. Why?
[Tax Code] | Suggested as the default department tax code specified in company preferences. Select another tax code from the drop-down list, as needed. When a new item is added to inventory with this department code, the tax code specified here is suggested for the item.

Data field overview

Department overview