Collect bag taxes

This topic describes one method for collecting bag taxes. Your store may have different methods for collecting bag taxes. Refer to your store's policies and procedures for more information.

Stores may collect a bag tax from customers who require bags to carry their purchases out of the store.

This procedure assumes that the store is using a custom command button in POS that adds a bag item/tax. There are many ways to add bag taxes to transactions. Follow your store's procedures for adding bag taxes to transactions in POS.

Follow your store's policies and procedures for collecting bag taxes.

1. Enter all items in the transaction.

2. If the customer requests bags for their purchase, add the bag tax to the transaction.

   1. Add a bag item to the transaction. The bag item typically has no cost. However, when you add the bag item, the bag tax is included in the transaction along with any other applicable taxes.

   2. (Optional) If the customer requires more than one bag, tap Action beside the bag item and change the bag quantity.

1. Tender the transaction.

The bag item (and the associated bag tax) display on the receipt.