A menu item price is the amount charged for the sale of a menu item. In Simphony, menu item prices are configured per menu item definition. Typically a menu item definition has one price. However, in some cases a definition has multiple prices (for example, separate prices for a small, medium, and large soda), or no price (common for condiments).
When multiple prices are active for the current Main or Sub Level, the workstation searches the prices assigned to the definition starting with price sequence number 1, then price sequence number 2, and so on. The workstation adds the first price that meets the active level to the check. For example, based on the configuration described in the following table, the item price is $8.00 when ordered on menu level 7, and $4.00 when ordered at any other level. The workstation’s logic is:
The current level of the transaction is level 5.
Price number 1 for the item is active on level 7. Continue to the next price.
Price number 2 for the item is active on level 0. This represents any level. The item is $4.00.
Table 22-1 Correct Menu Prices and Levels
| Price Sequence Number | Price | Level |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
8.00 |
7 - Double |
|
2 |
4.00 |
0 - All Levels |
When configuring multiple prices, you must always configure the 0 - All Levels price level as the last price sequence number for the definition. For example, in the following table, the configurations in the previous table are reversed.
Table 22-2 Incorrect Menu Prices and Levels
| Price Sequence Number | Price | Level |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
4.00 |
0 - All Levels |
|
2 |
8.00 |
7 - Double |
The workstation’s logic is:
The current level of the transaction is level 7.
Price number 1 for the item is active on level 0; this includes all levels. The item is $4.00.
The item price $8.00 never becomes active because the 0 - All Levels price level is set as the first price sequence for the definition.