14 Discounts

You can activate a discount using the methods described in the following table:

Table 14-1 Discount Methods

Discount Method	Description
Manual	A workstation operator manually applies a discount to a check by pressing a discount key. This is a traditional discount method.
Automatic	Simphony applies an automatic discount when a transaction meets certain criteria. As a workstation operator adds menu items to the guest check, Simphony detects items that trigger a discount, and then applies the discount to the check.
Coupon	A coupon is an automatic discount with one difference: the workstation operator must first apply the discount (coupon) to the guest check. Coupon discounts do not require trigger menu items on the transaction when entering the coupon. The coupon discounts the check if trigger menu items are added before or after the coupon is entered. The coupon is applied only when the menu items are ordered and it is not excluded by the presence of a better deal.
Combination Pricing	A combination pricing discount charges a single price for multiple items when they appear on a check at the same time. Restaurants use this type of discount in combo meal scenarios such as Burger, Fries, and Soda are $3.25. Configuring a Combination Pricing Discount contains instructions to set up combination pricing discounts.