Article sales data processor and program

Abstract

To provide an article sales data processor, an article sales data processing method, and a program capable of executing article sales processing in response to revisions to the tax exemption system.SOLUTION: An article sales data processor according to the embodiment includes: article identification information input means for inputting article identification information that identifies articles: unit price acquisition means for acquiring a unit price based on the article identification information input by the article identification information input means; quantity input means for inputting a quantity corresponding to the article identification information; tax-exempt acceptance means for accepting that a transaction is tax-exempt; passport information input means for inputting passport information output from a device that outputs passport information; calculation means for calculating the tax-exempt amount based on the unit price and the quantity corresponding to a tax-exempt article when the article identified by the article identification information is tax-exempt in the tax-exempt transaction; and storage means for storing the tax-exempt amount and the passport information in association with each other in a storage unit when the tax-exempt amount meets a tax-exemption threshold amount.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] An embodiment of the present invention relates to a product sales data processing device, a product sales data processing method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Traditionally, there has been a so-called tax exemption system in place that exempts goods from consumption tax when businesses operating export goods sales outlets (duty-free shops) sell goods to non-residents such as foreign tourists.

[0003] The procedures for foreign travelers to use such tax-free systems are cumbersome, including the need to present their passports and fill out necessary forms.

[0004] While document formats were previously stipulated by law, from now on, any document that contains the information required by law will suffice. In addition, if a copy of the receipt (such as a detailed statement containing all or part of the information that should be included) given to the purchaser is attached to the document and a seal is placed between the receipt and the document, it will be possible to omit writing down the information included in the receipt on the document. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a product sales data processing device, a product sales data processing method, and a program that can execute product sales registration processing in accordance with the revision of the tax exemption system. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] a quantity input means for inputting a quantity corresponding to the commodity identification information; a tax-exemption acceptance means for accepting that the transaction is tax-exempt; a passport information input means for inputting passport information output from a device for outputting passport information; a calculation means for calculating a tax-exempt amount based on the unit price and the quantity corresponding to the commodity that is tax-exempt in the tax-exempt transaction, if the commodity identified by the commodity identification information is eligible for tax exemption; and a storage means for storing the tax-exempt amount and the passport information in a storage unit in association with each other, if the tax-exempt amount meets the tax-exemption standard amount. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a POS system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the store server. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the data structure of the product master file. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the data structure of the tax-free category file. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the data structure of the tax exemption setting value file. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the POS terminal. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram showing the functional configuration of the POS terminal. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the outline of the flow of the tax exemption process during the sales registration process. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 shows screen transitions during the tax exemption process. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a front view showing an example of the error display screen. [Figure 11]FIG. 11 is a front view showing an example of the registered product display screen after redisplay. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a front view showing an example of a warning display. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a plan view showing an example of the purchase pledge. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a plan view showing an example of a purchase record slip. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a plan view showing an example of a receipt. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a plan view showing an example of the purchase pledge. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] In this embodiment, a POS (Point Of Sales) system used in export goods sales outlets (duty-free shops) that sell everyday commodities to non-residents such as foreign tourists in a certain way will be described. This embodiment is an example in which the system is applied to a POS terminal installed in a duty-free shop as a product sales data processing device.

[0009] Fig. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a POS system 1 according to an embodiment. As shown in Fig. 1, the POS system 1 includes a plurality of POS terminals 2 (two in the figure) and a store server 4, which is an information processing device that connects these POS terminals 2 via a network 3 such as a LAN (Local Area Network) and centrally manages them.

[0010] The store server 4 is responsible for overall control of the POS system 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the store server 4. The store server 4 has a computer-configured control unit 41, which is composed of a CPU (Central Processing Unit), ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), etc. The control unit 41 is connected to a communication I / F (Interface) 43 and an I / O device control unit 44 via a bus 42. The store server 4 communicates online with multiple POS terminals 2 via the communication I / F 43 and the network 3 (see FIG. 1). The control unit 41 is also connected to a keyboard 45, a display 46, a printer 47, and an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 48 via the bus 42 and the I / O device control unit 44. The HDD 48 stores various control programs that operate the CPU of the control unit 41, as well as a product master file F1, a tax-exempt category file F2, and a tax-exempt setting value file F3.

[0011] The program executed by the store server 4 of this embodiment is a file in an installable or executable format, and may be provided by being recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. Such recording media include CD-ROMs, flexible disks (FDs), CD-Rs, and DVDs (Digital Versatile Disks).

[0012] Furthermore, the program executed by the store server 4 of this embodiment may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and provided by being downloaded via the network. Also, the program executed by the store server 4 of this embodiment may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

[0013] Next, we will explain the product master file F1 and the product classifications (classifications) set in the product master file F1. Fig. 3 is a diagram showing the data structure of the product master file F1. As shown in Fig. 3, the product master file F1 stores product information such as the product name, product price (unit price), classification code (classification 1 code, classification 2 code), duty-free classification code, and dangerous goods classification code in association with the product code (product identification information) of each product to be registered for sale. The dangerous goods classification code is assigned to products that require careful handling, such as sprays that are prohibited from being carried on aircraft.

[0014] Products are classified into multiple classification codes, and these classifications are structured hierarchically.

[0015] That is, as shown in Figure 3, products are divided into multiple categories based on Category 1 (higher category), which is a broad category. Furthermore, each Category 1 is further divided into more detailed categories based on Category 2 (lower category). That is, the higher Category 1 is divided into multiple categories based on Category 2, which is lower than Category 1, and includes at least one lower Category 2.

[0016] In terms of being structured hierarchically, the product code assigned to each product can be considered a classification lower than Classification 2. The product code can be considered the most detailed classification, i.e., the lowest classification.

[0017] Next, the tax-free category file F2 will be described. Fig. 4 is a diagram showing the data structure of the tax-free category file F2. As shown in Fig. 4, in the tax-free category file F2, tax-free category names are set in association with tax-free category codes. The tax-free category names are "consumables," "general goods," and "non-tax-free." "Consumables" are tax-free goods that are exempt from tax on goods sold to non-residents such as foreign tourists, and include items such as food, beverages, medicines, and cosmetics. "General goods" are also tax-free goods, and are goods used for everyday life other than consumables.

[0018] Next, the tax exemption setting value file F3 will be described. Fig. 5 is a diagram showing the data configuration of the tax exemption setting value file F3. As shown in Fig. 5, setting values ​​are set in the tax exemption setting value file F3 in association with tax exemption category codes. The setting values ​​serve as a guide for registering sales as tax exempt in each category. In the example shown in Fig. 5, the setting value for consumables with tax exemption category code "01" is 5,000 to 500,000 yen. Furthermore, the setting value for general goods (goods used in everyday life other than consumables) with tax exemption category code "02" is an amount exceeding 10,000 yen.

[0019] The control unit 41 of the store server 4 according to this embodiment distributes the product master file F1, the tax exemption category file F2, and the tax exemption setting value file F3 to the POS terminal 2 at predetermined timings in accordance with the control program.

[0020] Next, we will explain the POS terminal 2. The POS terminal 2 is assigned a unique register number and is placed at the checkout location. The POS terminal 2 is a terminal used by a cashier to perform sales registration processing.

[0021] Fig. 6 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the POS terminal 2. As shown in Fig. 6, the POS terminal 2 is connected to a keyboard 21, a display 22 which is a liquid crystal display device, a printer 23, a card reader / writer 24, a code scanner 25 which optically reads barcodes, two-dimensional codes, etc. attached to products, an HDD 26 which is a storage device, etc.

[0022] The keyboard 21 has an external structure in which various keys are arranged in blocks. The various keys include, for example, quantity keys for inputting product codes and amounts, a subtotal key for declaring the calculation of the total sales amount, a deposit / cash total key for declaring cash closing in the sales process, a PLU key for specifying various products, a confirmation key for confirming the number input using the quantity keys, a clear key, etc. The keyboard 21 also has a tax-free declaration key K for declaring a tax-free transaction during the sales registration process.

[0023] As shown in Fig. 6, the POS terminal 2 has a microcomputer 30. The microcomputer 30 is configured by connecting a CPU 31 that executes various arithmetic processes and controls each section to a ROM 32 that permanently stores fixed data and a RAM 33 that rewritably stores variable data and is used as a work area via a bus line 34. The microcomputer 30 constitutes an information processing section that executes information processing.

[0024] The RAM 33 stores a tax exemption amount table T for tallying up tax exemption amounts, which will be described later.

[0025] The HDD 26 and the code scanner 25 are connected to the CPU 31 of the microcomputer 30 via a bus line 34. The keyboard 21, the display 22, the printer 23, the card reader / writer 24, the code scanner 25, and the HDD 26 mentioned above are all connected to the microcomputer 30 via various input / output circuits (all not shown) and the bus line 34. The operations of the keyboard 21, the display 22, the printer 23, the card reader / writer 24, the code scanner 25, and the HDD 26 are controlled by the microcomputer 30.

[0026] Furthermore, the POS terminal 2 is provided with a communication interface 27 for data communication with a store server 4, which is a higher-level device, via a network 3 provided within the store. This communication interface 27 is also connected to the bus line 34.

[0027] The HDD 26 of the POS terminal 2 stores an operating system, various computer programs, and various data files. The data files include a product master file F1, a tax-exempt category file F2, and a tax-exempt setting value file F3, which are distributed from the store server 4.

[0028] The operating system and computer programs executed by the POS terminal 2 of this embodiment are provided as installable or executable files recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM, a flexible disk (FD), a CD-R, or a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk).

[0029] The operating system and computer programs executed by the POS terminal 2 of this embodiment may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and provided by being downloaded via the network.The operating system and computer programs executed by the POS terminal 2 of this embodiment may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

[0030] The operating system and computer programs executed by the POS terminal 2 of this embodiment may be provided in advance by being stored in a ROM or the like.

[0031] The processing executed by the microcomputer 30 of the POS terminal 2 (hereinafter referred to as the POS terminal 2) according to this embodiment in accordance with a computer program will be described.

[0032] 7 is a functional block diagram showing the functional configuration of the POS terminal 2. As shown in Fig. 7, the computer program executed by the POS terminal 2 according to this embodiment is a modular configuration including each unit (input means 301, sales registration means 302, tax exemption declaration means 303, determination means 304, addition means 305, base amount determination means 306, tax exemption means 307, printing means 308, warning display means 309, and description input means 310) described below, and as actual hardware, the CPU 31 reads out the computer program from the HDD 26 and executes it, whereby the above units are loaded onto the RAM 33, and the input means 301, sales registration means 302, tax exemption declaration means 303, determination means 304, addition means 305, base amount determination means 306, tax exemption means 307, printing means 308, warning display means 309, and description input means 310 are generated on the RAM 33.

[0033] An input means 301 inputs a product code and a sales quantity. A sales registration means 302 executes a sales registration process to calculate the registration price of the product to be sold based on the unit price and sales quantity obtained by searching the product master file F1 according to the product code input by the input means 301.

[0034] The tax exemption declaration means 303 declares a tax-exempt transaction during sales registration processing. When a tax-exempt transaction is declared by the tax exemption declaration means 303, the determination means 304 determines whether or not a product for which sales registration processing was executed by the sales registration means 302 before the declaration and a product for which a product code was input after the declaration are eligible for tax exemption by referring to the tax exemption classification in the product master file F1.

[0035] When the determination means 304 determines that the product is eligible for tax exemption, the addition means 305 adds the registered amount of the product as the tax exemption amount. The standard amount determination means 306 determines whether the tax exemption amount added by the addition means 305 meets a predetermined standard amount. When the standard amount determination means 306 determines that the standard amount is met, the tax exemption means 307 performs tax exemption processing to exempt the tax on the tax exemption amount.

[0036] When the tax exemption processing is performed by the tax exemption processing means 307, the printing means 308 prints a document including details of the products subject to the tax exemption processing and including all or part of the information that must be included as stipulated by laws and regulations related to the tax exemption system.

[0037] The warning display means 309 displays a warning when the tax-exempt product is classified as a dangerous item.

[0038] The item entry input means 310 enters some of the items to be entered as stipulated by the laws and regulations relating to the tax exemption system.

[0039] The POS terminal 2 according to this embodiment generally executes the following process.

[0040] The POS terminal 2 (input means 301) reads the product code attached to each product in the form of a barcode, two-dimensional code, or the like using the code scanner 25. Then, the POS terminal 2 (sales registration means 302) searches the product master file F1 according to the read product code, reads out product information corresponding to the relevant product code, and acquires the product unit price, etc. The POS terminal 2 (sales registration means 302) also executes a sales registration process to calculate the total price of the purchased products based on the unit price and number of products sold. Thereafter, the POS terminal 2 (printing means 308) performs a closing process using the deposit / cash total key, etc., to generate sales data, and then executes a printing process. The POS terminal 2 also transmits the sales data to the store server 4 at a predetermined timing.

[0041] Here, Fig. 8 is a flowchart showing the outline of the flow of the tax exemption process during the sales registration process, and Fig. 9 is a diagram showing the screen transitions during the tax exemption process. Note that such tax exemption process is executed before the closing process by operating the deposit / cash key etc.

[0042] As shown in Fig. 8, the POS terminal 2 (tax-exemption declaration means 303) determines that a tax-exempt transaction has been declared by pressing the tax-exemption declaration key K on the keyboard 21 during the sales registration process, in response to a request from a foreign tourist or the like (Yes in step S1). If it is determined that a tax-exempt transaction has been declared (Yes in step S1), the POS terminal 2 (item entry input means 310) switches the display screen of the display 22 from the registered product display screen A (Fig. 9(a)) to the nationality selection screen B (Fig. 9(b)) in order to input the nationality, which is one of the items that must be entered as stipulated in the laws and regulations related to the tax-exemption system (step S2).

[0043] It should be noted that if the tax exemption declaration key K on the keyboard 21 is pressed after the closing process is performed by operating the deposit / cash key or the like, the pressing of the tax exemption declaration key K becomes invalid.

[0044] 9(b), the nationality selection screen B displays a nationality selection button BT for selecting the nationality of non-residents such as foreign tourists who are eligible for tax exemption processing. The nationality selection button BT includes a button for selecting a nationality that is preset in advance, and a button for manually inputting a nationality other than the preset nationalities.

[0045] When the POS terminal 2 determines that a nationality has been selected from the nationality selection screen B (FIG. 9(b)) (Yes in step S3), it switches the display screen of the display 22 to the registered product display screen C (FIG. 9(c)) (step S4) and executes the tax exemption process (step S5).

[0046] As shown in Figure 9(c), a tax exemption indicator I is displayed on the registered product display screen C after nationality selection (after tax exemption declaration). By displaying the tax exemption indicator I on the registered product display screen C in this way, the POS terminal 2 notifies the operator that this is a tax exemption declaration transaction. Note that the registered products displayed on the registered product display screen C after nationality selection (after tax exemption declaration) remain as they were before the tax exemption declaration.

[0047] Here, the tax exemption process in step S5 will be described.

[0048] First, the POS terminal 2 (determination means 304) determines which products are eligible for tax exemption by referencing the tax exemption category code in the product master file F1 for the products that have already been registered. If there are any products eligible for tax exemption, the POS terminal 2 (addition means 305) performs processing to add the tax exemption amount for each registered product group (general goods group / consumables group) eligible for tax exemption to the tax exemption amount table T.

[0049] The tax-exempt items will be handled according to the tax type as follows:

[0050] If the registered product eligible for tax exemption includes tax, the POS terminal 2 adds the registered amount excluding tax as the tax exemption amount to the tax exemption amount table T. More specifically, for a tax-inclusive product, the POS terminal 2 determines the difference between the registered amount before tax exemption and the registered amount after tax exemption as the tax exemption amount. · Unit price before tax exemption: 1,080 yen - Unit price after tax exemption: 1,000 yen → Tax exemption amount: 80 yen

[0051] If the registered product eligible for tax exemption is priced exclusive of tax, the POS terminal 2 adds the registered amount as the tax exemption amount to the tax exemption amount table T. More specifically, for a tax-exempt product, the POS terminal 2 sets the tax exemption amount to the registered amount exclusive of tax.

[0052] If the registered product eligible for tax exemption is not subject to tax, the POS terminal 2 does not add the registered amount to the tax exemption amount table T as the tax exemption amount.

[0053] Next, the POS terminal 2 (reference amount determination means 306) determines whether the tax exemption amount in the tax exemption amount table T meets the set value (reference amount) in the tax exemption set value file F3. In the tax exemption set value file F3 of this embodiment, the set value for food, beverages, medicines, cosmetics, and other consumables is 5,000 to 500,000 yen. In addition, the set value for general goods (goods used in everyday life other than consumables) is an amount exceeding 10,000 yen.

[0054] If the POS terminal 2 determines that the tax-exempt amount for consumables meets the set value (5,000 yen to 500,000 yen), it performs tax exemption processing to exempt the tax on the tax-exempt amount. Also, if the POS terminal 2 (tax exemption means 307) determines that the tax-exempt amount for general goods (goods used in everyday life other than consumables) meets the set value (amount exceeding 10,000 yen), it performs tax exemption processing to exempt the tax on the tax-exempt amount.

[0055] If the tax exemption amount for the consumable item in the tax exemption amount table T exceeds the upper limit of the set value (500,000 yen), the POS terminal 2 displays an error on the display 22.

[0056] Here, Fig. 10 is a front view showing an example of an error display screen. As shown in Fig. 10(a), when declaring tax exemption by pressing the tax exemption declaration key K, the POS terminal 2 displays an error display screen E1 stating, "The tax exemption upper limit has been exceeded. Please cancel the product. The amount exceeded is XX,XXX yen." Also, as shown in Fig. 10(b), during the sales registration process after declaring tax exemption by pressing the tax exemption declaration key K, the POS terminal 2 displays an error display screen E2 stating, "The tax exemption upper limit has been exceeded. This product cannot be registered. The amount exceeded is XX,XXX yen." Note that the POS terminal 2 clears the error display screen when the clear key on the keyboard 21 is pressed.

[0057] After the tax exemption process is executed (step S5), the POS terminal 2 redisplays the registered product display screen (step S6). Here, FIG. 11 is a front view showing an example of the redisplayed registered product display screen D. As shown in FIG. 11, the redisplayed registered product display screen D shows the tax amount as "0 yen" due to the exemption of tax through the tax exemption process. Also, as shown in FIG. 11, the redisplayed registered product display screen D shows the total amount as the amount after the tax exemption process. Furthermore, the redisplayed registered product display screen D shows the word "exempt" next to products that are eligible for tax exemption.

[0058] In addition, the POS terminal 2 (warning display means 309) refers to the product master file F1, and if any of the duty-free products is classified as a dangerous item (Yes in step S7), it pops up a warning message on the display screen of the display 22 (step S8). Here, FIG. 12 is a front view showing an example of the warning message W. As shown in FIG. 12, the POS terminal 2 displays, for example, "Aerosols are prohibited from being carried onto an aircraft" as the warning message W. Note that the POS terminal 2 erases the warning message W when the clear key on the keyboard 21 is pressed.

[0059] As described above, if the tax exemption declaration key K on the keyboard 21 is pressed during the sales registration process, the tax exemption process in step S5 and subsequent steps are executed for the registered products that are registered for sales in the subsequent sales registration process.

[0060] Thereafter, if the deposit / cash total key or the like is operated during the sales registration process, the POS terminal 2 (printing means 308) performs closing processing to generate sales data, and then executes printing processing.

[0061] In the printing process of this embodiment, in the case of a transaction that has undergone tax exemption processing, one purchase pledge, two purchase record tickets, and one receipt are printed. The POS terminal 2 also prints a journal.

[0062] First, the purchase pledge will be explained. Here, Fig. 13 is a plan view showing an example of a purchase pledge X. The purchase pledge X is a document that records the fact of the purchase of duty-free goods. The purchase pledge X is attached to a document (purchaser pledge) and submitted to the business operator of the duty-free store as a store copy.

[0063] As shown in Figure 13, Purchaser Pledge X includes the name or title of the business operator of the duty-free shop (a), the name of the tax authority (b), the location of the duty-free shop (c), the date of purchase (d), product details (item name (e), quantity and price for each item (f)), the total price of all items (g), the total price for general goods and consumables (h), and the tax-free amount (i). The following items are to be entered directly on the document (Purchaser Pledge): Purchaser's name, nationality, date of birth, status of residence, and date of arrival The type and number of the purchaser's passport, etc. A pledge to export the product after purchase (in the case of consumables, a pledge to export the product within 30 days of purchase) and the purchaser's signature

[0064] Next, the purchase record ticket will be explained. Here, Fig. 14 is a plan view showing an example of a purchase record ticket Y. The purchase record ticket Y is a document that records the purchase of duty-free goods. Two copies of the purchase record ticket Y shown in Fig. 14 are printed, one to be attached to the document (purchase record ticket) and the other to be kept as a copy at the store. The attached purchase record ticket Y is affixed to the document (purchase record ticket). This document (purchase record ticket) is affixed to a passport and stamped.

[0065] As shown in Figure 14, purchase record slip Y includes the name or title of the business operator of the duty-free shop a, the name of the tax authority b, the address of the duty-free shop c, the date of purchase d, product details (item name e, quantity and price for each item f), the total price of all items g, the total price for general goods and consumables h, and the tax-free amount i. The following items should be entered directly on the document (purchase record slip). Purchaser's name, nationality, date of birth, status of residence, and date of arrival The type and number of the purchaser's passport, etc.

[0066] Next, a receipt will be described. Here, Fig. 15 is a plan view showing an example of a receipt R. The receipt R is given to the purchaser after the transaction.

[0067] As shown in Figure 15, receipt R includes the name or business name of the business operator of the duty-free store (a), the purchase date (d), product details (product name (e), quantity and price for each product (f)), and the total price of all items (g). As shown in Figure 15, if the product is already eligible for tax exemption, "Exempt" (j) will be printed in the tax printing. Also, as shown in Figure 15, in the case of a tax-exempt transaction, the tax exemption message "A tax-exempt transaction has been made." (k) will be printed on receipt R.

[0068] The POS terminal 2 of this embodiment executes journal printing corresponding to the purchase record slip Y and the receipt R. Although not specifically shown, the POS terminal 2 also prints the "nationality" selected on the nationality selection screen B (FIG. 9(b)) in the journal corresponding to the receipt R.

[0069] In this way, according to the POS terminal 2 of the embodiment, tax exemption processing can be performed automatically when the tax exemption standard amount (consumables: 5,000 yen, general goods: 10,000 yen) is exceeded for the tax exemption category unit (consumables, general goods), so tax exemption registration operations at the operator's discretion are no longer necessary, and sales registration processing for products in accordance with the revision of the tax exemption system can be performed.

[0070] In this embodiment, the items shown below are to be entered directly into the document (purchaser's pledge). Purchaser's name, nationality, date of birth, status of residence, and date of arrival The type and number of the purchaser's passport, etc. A pledge to export the product after purchase (in the case of consumables, a pledge to export the product within 30 days of purchase) and the purchaser's signature

[0071] In this embodiment, the following items are to be entered directly on the document (purchase record slip). Purchaser's name, nationality, date of birth, status of residence, and date of arrival The type and number of the purchaser's passport, etc.

[0072] In recent years, passport readers have been developed that perform optical character recognition (OCR) on characters on a passport (travel document) and output the data, as well as read the passport's IC data and output the data. Therefore, a passport reader (not shown) may be connected to the POS terminal 2. This allows the POS terminal 2 (item input means 310) to input various passport information via the passport reader when, for example, nationality is selected on the nationality selection screen B (FIG. 9(b)). This makes it possible to print the following items on the purchase pledge X and the purchase record slip Y: Purchaser's name, nationality, date of birth, and residence status The type and number of the purchaser's passport, etc.

[0073] Furthermore, the POS terminal 2 may print the following items and the purchaser's signature field on the purchase pledge X in advance. - A pledge to export the product after purchase (in the case of consumables, a pledge to export the product within 30 days of purchase)

[0074] 16 is a plan view showing an example of the purchase pledge Z. In addition to the items of the purchase pledge X shown in FIG. 13, the purchase pledge Z shown in FIG. 16 has the following items printed on it. ·Purchaser's name, nationality, date of birth, and residence status ··o ·Type and number of the purchaser's passport, etc. ··p A pledge to export the product after purchase (in the case of consumables, a pledge to export the product within 30 days of purchase) ·Purchaser signature line ··r

[0075] As a result, there is no need for complicated procedures such as filling out a purchaser's pledge or a purchase record slip for each product purchase.

[0076] Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be embodied in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included within the scope and spirit of the invention, and are also included in the scope of the invention and its equivalents as defined in the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0077] 2. POS terminal (product sales data processing device) 301 Input Method 302 Sales Registration Instruments 303 Tax exemption declaration means 304 Judgment means 305 Addition means 306 Standard amount determination means 307 Exemption means 308 Printing means 309 Warning display means 310 Means for inputting information F1 Product Master File [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0078] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-62496

Claims

1. a product identification information input means for inputting product identification information for identifying a product; a unit price acquisition means for acquiring a unit price based on the product identification information input by the product identification information input means; a quantity input means for inputting a quantity corresponding to the product identification information; a tax-free acceptance means for accepting that the transaction is tax-free; a passport information input means for inputting passport information output from a device for outputting passport information; a calculation means for calculating a tax-exempt amount based on the unit price and the quantity of the tax-exempt product when the product identified by the product identification information is tax-exempt in the tax-exempt transaction; a storage means for storing the tax-exempt amount and the passport information in a storage unit in association with each other when the tax-exempt amount meets the tax-exemption threshold amount; A product sales data processing device comprising:

2. Further, the payment processing unit is configured to perform a payment process excluding the tax amount on the tax-exempt amount when the tax-exempt amount satisfies the tax-exemption threshold amount. The product sales data processing device according to claim 1 .

3. The tax-exemption acceptance means accepts that the transaction is tax-exempt each time a transaction is made. The product sales data processing device according to claim 2 .

4. an output means for outputting the tax-exempt amount and the passport information; The merchandise sales data processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. the output means outputs the tax-exempt amount and the passport information to a printing unit that prints a document including a product description and including all or part of the information that must be included under laws and regulations related to the tax-exemption system; The merchandise sales data processing device according to claim 4.

6. a product identification information input step for inputting product identification information for identifying a product; a unit price acquisition step of acquiring a unit price based on the product identification information inputted in the product identification information input step; a quantity input step of inputting a quantity corresponding to the product identification information; a tax-free acceptance step for accepting that the transaction is tax-free; a passport information input step of inputting passport information output from a device for outputting passport information; a calculation step of calculating a tax exemption amount based on the unit price and the quantity corresponding to the tax exempt product when the product identified by the product identification information is tax exempt in the tax exempt transaction; a storage step of storing the tax-exempt amount and the passport information in a storage unit in association with each other when the tax-exempt amount satisfies the tax-exemption threshold amount; A merchandise sales data processing method comprising:

7. If the tax-exempt amount satisfies the tax-exemption threshold amount, a control step of performing a settlement process excluding the tax amount on the tax-exempt amount is further provided. The merchandise sales data processing method according to claim 6.

8. The tax-exemption acceptance step accepts that the transaction is tax-exempt for each transaction. The merchandise sales data processing method according to claim 7.

9. an output step of outputting the tax-exempt amount and the passport information; The merchandise sales data processing method according to any one of claims 6 to 8.

10. The output step outputs the tax-exempt amount and the passport information to a printing unit that prints a document including a product description and including all or part of the information that must be included under laws and regulations related to the tax-exemption system. The merchandise sales data processing method according to claim 9.

11. Computer, a product identification information input means for inputting product identification information for identifying a product; a unit price acquisition means for acquiring a unit price based on the product identification information input by the product identification information input means; a quantity input means for inputting a quantity corresponding to the product identification information; a tax-free acceptance means for accepting that the transaction is tax-free; a passport information input means for inputting passport information output from a device for outputting passport information; a calculation means for calculating a tax-exempt amount based on the unit price and the quantity of the tax-exempt product when the product identified by the product identification information is tax-exempt in the tax-exempt transaction; a storage means for storing the tax-exempt amount and the passport information in a storage unit in association with each other when the tax-exempt amount meets the tax-exemption threshold amount; A program to make it function as such.

12. Further, the payment processing unit is configured to perform a payment process excluding the tax amount on the tax-exempt amount when the tax-exempt amount satisfies the tax-exemption threshold amount. The program according to claim 11.

13. The tax-exemption acceptance means accepts that the transaction is tax-exempt each time a transaction is made. The program according to claim 12.

14. an output means for outputting the tax-exempt amount and the passport information; The program according to any one of claims 11 to 13.

15. the output means outputs the tax-exempt amount and the passport information to a printing unit that prints a document including a product description and including all or part of the information that must be included under laws and regulations related to the tax-exemption system; The program according to claim 14.

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