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title: "Applying a discount"
description: "this article describes the methods for price adjustment in the POS, including the use of line discounts and percentage offer rates."
url: https://support.sapera.io/en/articles/374-applying-a-discount
collection: "POS (quickguides)"
updated: 2026-06-11
language: en
alternates: [da]
---

# Applying a discount

this article describes the methods for price adjustment in the POS, including the use of line discounts and percentage offer rates.

### Line discount

To give a discount on a specific item, the item must first be registered in the transaction list.

1.  **Selection:** Click the item line in the list that is to be discounted.
    
2.  **Entry:** Enter the desired discount (amount or percentage depending on the system configuration) via the numeric keypad and confirm.
    
3.  **Activation:** Click the button **Line discount** in the function panel.
    

The discount will then appear directly on the line, and the item's total price is updated.

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### Percentage offer

The button **Offer%** is typically used to give a percentage reduction, for example in connection with campaigns or staff purchases.

1.  Make sure all items are entered.
    
2.  Enter the percentage rate for the discount.
    
3.  Click the button **Offer%**.
    

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### Changing the price

It is also possible to overwrite an item's price manually without registering it as a specific discount. This is often done for items with an open price. Price changes take effect immediately on the total amount on the right side.

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**Want to know more?**

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