Adding a public holiday surcharge ensures you can recover additional operating costs on special dates. In DPOS, this can be done by linking a surcharge PLU to a specific day or date range. Follow the steps below to set it up correctly.
Note: This process applies to DPOS version 02.20.22 (or lower)
If you're using a newer version, you can set up the Public Holiday Surcharge directly in Deliverit Studio.
Simply follow this link: How to Set Up a Public Holiday Surcharge in Deliverit Studio, to get started.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Log In to DPOS
Open the DPOS application and sign in using your admin credentials.
Create a Surcharge PLU
Before enabling the surcharge, you need a dedicated PLU code.
If you haven’t created one yet, follow this link: How to Add a New Item (PLU Code) to DPOS
Note: Make sure the percentage box is ticked.
Open Public Holiday Surcharge Settings
Go to the Maintenance tab.
Click on Public Holiday Surcharge.
Add a New Surcharge Entry
Click the New button to begin.
Select the PLU
In the search field, type the name or code of the PLU you created for the surcharge.
Select it from the list.
Set the Date
Choose the start date and end date during which the surcharge applies.
Select the day(s) of the week or specific dates the surcharge should be in effect (If applicable)
Save the Surcharge Setup
Once all fields are filled, click Save to apply the settings.
Your public holiday surcharge is now active based on the dates you selected.
By following these steps, you will be able to enable the Public Holiday Surcharge in DPOS accurately. If you require further assistance, please contact our application support team.