Changing Prices Using Calculations

You can perform calculations in numeric fields. This feature is a convenient way to change the price of individual items on an order. For example, you could calculate a five percent discount on a product to clinch a sale.

Once you edit a price, the new price is followed by an asterisk (*). The asterisk alerts everyone that the original price was overridden.

To perform a calculation, enter the formula in a numeric field, preceded by one of the following operators:

To change a price using a calculation:

1. Create or open a sales order and display the Body screen.

2. Make sure the selected screen view displays numeric fields. If not, use the View hot key to choose a suitable view.

3. In a numeric field, enter the calculation, preceded by the appropriate operator. For example, to calculate a five percent discount from a product's unit price, enter *.95. The calculation is applied and the price updates as soon as you press Enter.

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Changing Sales Order Prices