SAM4s ER-5115 Operators Manual.pdf

Glossary of TermsActivity CountThe activity counter keeps track of the number of times an entry is made on a PLU, or function key.AudactionRefers to the total of all negative sale transactions.Clerks/CashiersAlthough often used interchangeably, the terms 'clerk' and 'cashier' have separate meanings.Sales clerks are individuals who are responsible for selling the merchandise to thecustomer. A clerk may or may not actually operate the cash register (a cashier mightring sales for many different clerks). Typically, management wants to knowmerchandise sales levels for each clerk, in order to monitor productivity and/or paycommissions. Cashiers actually operate the cash register, and are usually held responsible for cash,checks, and other media in the cash drawer. When new cashier begins operations, thedrawer is usually counted so that responsibility can be shifted to another cashier. Or,when two cashiers are operating the same cash register at the same time, an optionalsecond cash drawer can be installed so that each cashier can be held individuallyaccountable.In many establishments, clerks and cashiers perform similar functions. Cashiers can be clerks; clerksare often cashiers.CompulsoryWhen an operation is programmed compulsory, a function (i.e. Non-add number entry) must beperformed in order to complete the operation.Consecutive NumberA count appears at the bottom of each receipt and after each transaction on the journal tape. Thiscount increases by one with each transaction, report, or scan.SAM4s ER-5115 Electronic Cash Register Glossary of Terms 169