Accounting device and program

Abstract

Shorten the length of the receipt. [Solution] The accounting device comprises an accounting processing means, a determination means, and an issuing means. The accounting processing means processes the accounting of a transaction. The determination means determines whether the accounting method used in the accounting of the transaction is a predetermined method. If the accounting method is the predetermined method, the issuing means issues a receipt that does not include any tax information regarding the accounting method.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Embodiments of the present invention relate to an accounting device and a program.

Background Art

[0002] In stores, goods with different tax rates are sold, or goods with tax-included prices or tax-excluded prices are sold.

[0003] On a receipt, for each combination of tax rate and tax-included or tax-excluded price for each of one or more accounting methods used in the accounting of a transaction, the taxable amount and the tax amount are described. Therefore, since a lot of information is described for each of one or more accounting methods on the receipt, the length of the receipt becomes long.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] The problem to be solved by the embodiments of the present invention is to provide a technique capable of shortening the length of a receipt.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] In one embodiment, an accounting device includes an accounting processing unit, a determination unit, and an issuance unit. The accounting processing unit processes the accounting of a transaction. The determination unit determines whether the accounting method used in the accounting of the transaction is a predetermined method. The issuance unit issues a receipt that does not include a display regarding tax for the accounting method when the accounting method is the predetermined method.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0007] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating a POS terminal according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 shows an example of a receipt according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] Figure 3 shows another example of a receipt according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a flowchart showing an example of receipt issuance processing by the processing circuit of a POS terminal according to the embodiment. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process for changing print settings by the processing circuit of a POS terminal according to the embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] Several embodiments will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that the scale of the parts in the drawings used in the following description of embodiments may have been changed as appropriate. Also, for illustrative purposes, some components may be omitted from the drawings used in the following description of embodiments.

[0009] <Embodiment> (Example configuration) Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating POS (Point of Sales) terminal 1. POS terminal 1 is a device that processes transactions at a store.

[0010] For example, a store is a mass retailer such as a supermarket, but is not limited to this. A transaction is the transfer of fees from the customer to the store in connection with the sale of goods by the store. From the store's perspective, a transaction includes the meaning of selling goods. From the customer's perspective, a transaction includes the meaning of purchasing goods. Goods include not only physical objects but also non-tangible objects such as services or tickets. Unless otherwise specified, the term "transaction" refers to a single transaction.

[0011] The product is described as a taxable item subject to a predetermined tax rate. The tax is described as a consumption tax. For example, the product is subject to one of several tax rates. The tax rates are described as 10% and a reduced tax rate of 8%.

[0012] The product is subject to one of several tax settings. The tax setting determines whether or not the tax amount, according to the tax rate, is included in the price of the product. The price is the amount per unit of product. The multiple tax settings are external tax setting and internal tax setting. External tax setting means that the tax amount is not included in the price of the product. The price of a product with external tax setting is the price excluding tax. Internal tax setting means that the tax amount is included in the price of the product. The price of a product with internal tax setting is the price including tax.

[0013] POS terminal 1 is a device that has product registration and accounting functions, and is capable of performing product registration and accounting operations. Here, it is explained that a store employee performs product registration and accounting operations using POS terminal 1. POS terminal 1 is an example of an accounting device that processes the accounting of transactions. An accounting device is an example of a transaction processing device that processes transactions. A transaction processing device is an example of a receipt issuing device that issues receipts.

[0014] Product registration is the registration of goods before accounting for a transaction. Accounting is payment after product registration. Accounting includes the meaning of settlement. Accounting methods in transaction accounting include offline settlement and online settlement.

[0015] Offline payment is an accounting method in which the POS terminal does not require interaction with other devices via a network such as the internet. For example, offline payment is an accounting method using cash and gift certificates. Gift certificates are vouchers that circulate in a form similar to cash currency. For example, gift certificates include, but are not limited to, various types of gift certificates such as shopping vouchers, gift certificates, rice vouchers, beer vouchers, shareholder benefit vouchers, regional development vouchers, and coupons. Gift certificates can be physical or digital.

[0016] Online settlement is accounting that the POS terminal 1 executes in cooperation with other devices via a network such as the Internet. For example, online settlement includes point settlement, credit card settlement, electronic money settlement, debit card settlement, code settlement, and the like.

[0017] A receipt is a medium that is issued after the accounting of a transaction and on which the details of the transaction are printed. For example, the medium is paper.

[0018] The POS terminal 1 includes a processing circuit 10, a main memory 11, a storage 12, a communication circuit 13, a reading device 14, an input device 15, a display device 16, a printing device 17, a change machine 18, and a connection interface 19. The processing circuit 10, the main memory 11, the storage 12, the communication circuit 13, the reading device 14, the input device 15, the display device 16, the printing device 17, the change machine 18, and the connection interface 19 are connected to each other so as to be able to input and output signals. In FIG. 1, "interface" is denoted as "IF".

[0019] The processing circuit 10 corresponds to the central part of the POS terminal . The processing circuit 10 is an element that constitutes the computer of the POS terminal 1. The processing circuit 10 includes one or more circuits that execute a plurality of processes by a plurality of functions. For example, the circuit is a processor, an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), or an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), but is not limited thereto. For example, the processor is a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), but is not limited thereto. The processing circuit 10 expands the program stored in the main memory 11 or the storage 12 into the main memory 11. The processing circuit 10 can execute various processes by executing the program expanded in the main memory 11.

[0020] The main memory 11 includes elements corresponding to the main storage part of the POS terminal 1. The main memory 11 is an element constituting the computer of the POS terminal 1. The main memory 11 includes a non-volatile memory area and a volatile memory area. In the non-volatile memory area, the main memory 11 stores an operating system or a program. The main memory 11 uses the volatile memory area as a work area where data is appropriately rewritten by the processing circuit 10. For example, the main memory 11 includes ROM (Read Only Memory) as the non-volatile memory area. For example, the main memory 11 includes RAM (Random Access Memory) as the volatile memory area.

[0021] The storage 12 corresponds to the auxiliary storage part of the POS terminal 1. The storage 12 includes one or more storage devices. For example, the storage device may be an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or a semiconductor storage medium such as an SSD (Solid State Drive), and is not limited thereto. The storage 12 stores the above-mentioned program, data used by the processing circuit 10 to perform various processes, and data generated by the processes in the processing circuit 10.

[0022] The storage 12 can include a product master storage area 121. The product master storage area 121 stores the product master. The product master storage area 121 is an example of a storage unit that stores the product master.

[0023] The product master includes information about the product for each product sold in the store. The information about the product can include all or part of the product identification information, product name, and price. The information about the product may include information other than these.

[0024] The product identification information is information that can identify the product. For example, the product identification information is a product code such as a JAN (Japanese Article Number) code. The product name is the name of the product. The price is as described above.

[0025] The storage 12 may include a transaction information storage area 122. The transaction information storage area 122 stores transaction information. The transaction information storage area 122 is an example of a storage unit that stores transaction information. The transaction information storage area 122 may also be included in the main memory 11.

[0026] Transaction information is information relating to a transaction. Transaction information is information that shows the details of a transaction. Transaction information is unaccounted transaction information before accounting, and accounted transaction information after accounting. Unaccounted means that accounting has not been completed. Unaccounted includes the meaning that the transaction has not been completed. Accounted means that accounting has been completed. Accounted includes the meaning that the transaction has been completed.

[0027] Transaction information may include transaction identification information. Whether the transaction information is unaccounted for or accounted for, the transaction information may include transaction identification information. Transaction identification information is information that can identify a transaction. For example, transaction identification information is a transaction code assigned to each transaction.

[0028] Transaction information may include transaction product information for each transaction product. Transaction information may include transaction product information regardless of whether the transaction information is unaccounted for or accounted for.

[0029] A traded product is a product that is the subject of a transaction. A traded product is a product registered in product registration. Traded product information is information about a traded product. Traded product information may include all or part of the product identification information, product name, price, quantity, and product value. Traded product information may also include information other than this.

[0030] Product identification information, product name, and price are as described above. Quantity is the number of products identified by the product identification information. Product value is the amount calculated by multiplying the price and quantity. If the product is subject to external tax pricing, the product value is the tax-exclusive amount. If the product is subject to internal tax pricing, the product value is the tax-inclusive amount.

[0031] Transaction information may include accounting amount information. Transaction information may include accounting amount information whether the transaction information is unaccounted for or has been accounted for. Accounting amount information is information about amounts for accounting purposes. Accounting amount information may include subtotal amount information. Subtotal amount information is information that shows the subtotal amount. The subtotal amount is an amount based on the sum of the product amounts for each transaction product. Therefore, the subtotal amount does not include the tax amount for each transaction product that is subject to external tax.

[0032] Accounting amount information may include tax information for a transaction. Tax information is information related to taxes. Tax information is information for each combination of tax rate and tax setting. For example, tax information may include information indicating the taxable amount and information indicating the tax amount on the taxable amount for each combination of tax rate and tax setting. The taxable amount is the amount based on the sum of the product amounts for each transaction product that falls under the combination of tax rate and tax setting.

[0033] For example, the tax information for a transaction is the tax information for the total amount, which will be discussed later. Therefore, the tax information for a transaction is the breakdown of the total amount for each combination of tax rate and tax setting.

[0034] The combination of tax rate and tax setting shall be one of the following four combinations: the first, second, third, or fourth combination. The first combination is one in which the tax rate is 10% and the tax setting is an external tax setting. The second combination is one in which the tax rate is 8% and the tax setting is an external tax setting. The third combination is one in which the tax rate is 10% and the tax setting is an internal tax setting. The fourth combination is one in which the tax rate is 8% and the tax setting is an internal tax setting.

[0035] In the first combination, the taxable amount is the sum of the product prices for each transaction item, where the tax rate is 10% and the tax setting is external. In this case, the taxable amount is the amount excluding tax. Therefore, the tax amount in the taxable amount is the amount not included in the taxable amount.

[0036] In the second combination, the taxable amount is the sum of the product prices for each transaction item, where the tax rate is 8% and the tax setting is external. In this case, the taxable amount is the amount excluding tax. Therefore, the tax amount in the taxable amount is the amount not included in the taxable amount.

[0037] In the third combination, the taxable amount is the sum of the product prices for each transaction item, where the tax rate is 10% and the tax is included in the price. In this case, the taxable amount is the price including tax. Therefore, the tax amount in the taxable amount is the amount included in the taxable amount.

[0038] In the fourth combination, the taxable amount is the sum of the product prices for each transaction item, where the tax rate is 8% and the tax is included in the price. In this case, the taxable amount is the tax-inclusive amount. Therefore, the tax amount in the taxable amount is the amount included in the taxable amount.

[0039] Accounting amount information may include total amount information. Total amount information is information that shows the total amount. The total amount is the amount required to complete a transaction. The total amount is the amount obtained by adding the tax amount on the taxable amount for the first combination and the tax amount on the taxable amount for the second combination to the subtotal amount.

[0040] Transaction information may include accounting method information for each accounting method used. Accounting method information refers to information about the payment accounting method. The accounting method refers to the accounting method used in the accounting of the transaction. A single accounting method may be used in the accounting of a transaction, or multiple accounting methods may be used. If the transaction information is for an unaccounted transaction, the transaction information does not include accounting method information. If the transaction information is for an accounted transaction, the transaction information may include accounting method information.

[0041] The accounting method information may include payment amount information for the accounting method used. Payment amount information is information indicating the payment amount. The payment amount is the amount paid according to the accounting method used.

[0042] The accounting method information may include tax information related to the accounting method used. As mentioned above, the tax information is information for each combination of tax rate and tax setting. For example, the tax information may include information indicating the taxable amount and information indicating the tax amount on the taxable amount for each combination of tax rate and tax setting.

[0043] For example, tax information regarding the accounting method used is tax information regarding the payment amount. Therefore, tax information regarding the accounting method used is information about the breakdown of the payment amount for each combination of tax rate and tax setting.

[0044] Transaction information may include change amount information. If the transaction information is for an unaccounted transaction, the transaction information will not include change amount information. If the transaction information is for an accounted transaction and one or more payment methods used include cash, the transaction information may include change amount information. Change amount information is information that indicates the amount of change. Change amount is the amount of change given to the customer.

[0045] Storage 12 includes a configuration storage area 123. The configuration storage area 123 stores print settings. Printing includes the meaning of printing. The configuration storage area 123 is an example of a storage unit that stores print settings.

[0046] Print settings are settings for accounting methods that are not meant to be printed. For example, print settings are for determining whether the accounting method used is one that is not meant to be printed. Print settings may also indicate one or more accounting methods that are not meant to be printed. Print settings may indicate one or more accounting methods that are meant to be printed, or they may not indicate one or more accounting methods that are meant to be printed.

[0047] Non-printable accounting methods are those in which the tax information for the accounting method used is not printed on the receipt. Printable accounting methods are those in which the tax information for the accounting method used is printed on the receipt. For example, non-printable accounting methods are those that do not require tax information for the accounting method used in relation to the invoice system. Printable accounting methods are those that require tax information for the accounting method used in relation to the invoice system. Non-printable and printable accounting methods may be determined by the store, or by the tax office in the area where the store is located. Thus, the print settings allow control over whether or not tax information for the accounting method used is displayed on the receipt for each accounting method used. Non-printable accounting methods are just one example of a prescribed method.

[0048] Here, at least transportation-related electronic money and cash are considered non-printable payment methods. At least point-based payments are considered printable payment methods.

[0049] Tax information is information related to taxes. Tax information is information displayed for each combination of tax rate and tax setting. For example, tax information may include the taxable amount and the amount of tax on the taxable amount for each combination of tax rate and tax setting.

[0050] For example, the tax indication for the accounting method used is the tax indication for the payment amount based on the accounting method used. Therefore, the tax indication for the accounting method used is a breakdown of the payment amount for each combination of tax rate and tax setting.

[0051] The communication circuit 13 is a circuit that includes various interfaces for transmitting or receiving signals. The communication circuit 13 connects the POS terminal 1 to other devices via a network, enabling communication between them.

[0052] The reading device 14 is a device that reads various code symbols. The reading device 14 may be a scanner that reads by sensing, or a camera that reads by taking a picture.

[0053] The input device 15 is a device that can input instructions or information to the POS terminal 1. The input device 15 may include a keyboard. The input device 15 may also form a touchscreen together with the display device 16.

[0054] The display device 16 is a device capable of displaying various images under the control of the processing circuit 10. For example, the display device 16 is a liquid crystal display or an EL (electroluminescence) display.

[0055] The printing device 17 is a device for issuing printed materials by printing on a medium. For example, the printing device 17 is a thermal printer or an inkjet printer, but is not limited to these. The printing device 17 is an example of a printing unit for issuing printed materials.

[0056] The change dispenser 18 is a device capable of inserting and dispensing cash used in accounting transactions.

[0057] The connection interface 19 is an interface that allows various devices to be connected to the POS terminal 1. For example, the connection interface 19 can be used to connect a device for reading information from a credit card to the POS terminal 1.

[0058] The hardware configuration of POS terminal 1 is not limited to the configuration described above. POS terminal 1 allows for the omission and modification of the above-described components, as well as the addition of new components, as appropriate.

[0059] The various means implemented by the processing circuit 10 will now be described. The processing circuit 10 implements registration processing means 101, accounting processing means 102, determination means 103, issuance means 104, and modification means 105. Each means implemented by the processing circuit 10 can also be called a part or function.

[0060] The registration processing means 101 processes the registration of goods for a transaction. For example, processing goods registration involves issuing transaction identification information and updating transaction information. Updating transaction information includes adding transaction goods information, increasing the quantity included in the transaction goods information, decreasing the quantity included in the transaction goods information, and deleting transaction goods information. The accounting processing instrument 102 processes the accounting of a transaction to settle the total amount using one or more accounting methods. Processing the accounting includes completing the accounting. The determination means 103 determines, for each of the one or more accounting methods used, whether the accounting method used is an accounting method that is not subject to printing. The issuing means 104 issues a receipt. For example, issuing a receipt includes printing on a medium using the printing device 17 based on transaction information, and ejecting the printed material as a receipt from the printing device 17. The modification means 105 modifies the print settings stored in the setting storage area 123.

[0061] (Example receipt) This section explains an example of a receipt structure. A receipt contains various printed information based on the transaction details.

[0062] A receipt may contain transaction identification information. The display of transaction identification information is a display printed on the receipt based on the transaction identification information contained in the transaction information. A receipt may include information about each item traded. This information is printed on the receipt based on the item information included in the transaction information. This information may include all or part of the item identification information, item name, price, quantity, and total value.

[0063] A receipt may include a display of the total amount. This display is printed on the receipt based on the total amount information included in the transaction information. The display of the total amount may include a subtotal. This display is printed on the receipt based on the subtotal information included in the transaction information. The display of the total amount may include a tax display for the transaction. For example, a tax display for a transaction is a tax display for the total amount. Therefore, a tax display for a transaction is a breakdown of the total amount for each combination of tax rate and tax setting. This tax display is printed on the receipt based on the tax information for the transaction included in the transaction information. The display of the total amount may include a total amount. This display is printed on the receipt based on the total amount information included in the transaction information.

[0064] A receipt may include information about the accounting method used, for each accounting method used. This information is printed on the receipt based on the accounting method information included in the transaction information. The information may also include the payment amount. This payment amount is printed on the receipt based on the payment amount information for the accounting method included in the transaction information. The information may also include tax information for the accounting method used. This tax information is printed on the receipt based on the tax information for the accounting method included in the transaction information.

[0065] A receipt may include the amount of change. The display of the change amount is a display printed on the receipt based on the change amount information included in the transaction information.

[0066] Figure 2 shows an example of a receipt. The payment methods accepted are point-based payments, transportation-related electronic money, and cash.

[0067] Receipt 2 includes a transaction item printing area 21, a total amount printing area 22, a first accounting method printing area 23, a second accounting method printing area 24, a third accounting method printing area 25, and a change amount printing area 26.

[0068] The trading product printing area 21 is the area on which information about each trading product is printed.

[0069] The accounting amount printing area 22 is the area where the accounting amount information is printed. The accounting amount information includes "¥eee" as the subtotal. The accounting amount information includes the tax information for the transaction, specifically the taxable amount "¥hhh" for the first combination and the tax amount "¥iii" for the taxable amount. The accounting amount information includes the tax information for the transaction, specifically the taxable amount "¥fff" for the second combination and the tax amount "¥ggg" for the taxable amount. The accounting amount information includes the tax information for the transaction, specifically the taxable amount "¥jjj" for the third combination and the tax amount "¥kkk" for the taxable amount. The accounting amount information includes "¥lll" as the total amount.

[0070] The first accounting method print area 23 is an area where information regarding point payments is printed as part of the information regarding the accounting method used. The information regarding point payments includes "¥mmm" as the payment amount by point payment. As point payments are an accounting method to be printed as described above, the information regarding point payments includes tax information regarding point payments. The information regarding point payments includes the taxable amount "¥ppp" and the tax amount "¥qqq" for the first combination as tax information regarding point payments. The information regarding point payments includes the taxable amount "¥nnn" and the tax amount "¥ooo" for the second combination as tax information regarding point payments. The information regarding point payments includes the taxable amount "¥rrr" and the tax amount "¥sss" for the third combination as tax information regarding point payments.

[0071] The second area 24 for printing the accounting method used is the area where information regarding transportation-related electronic money is printed as part of the information regarding the accounting method used. The information regarding transportation-related electronic money includes "¥ttt" as the payment amount using transportation-related electronic money. As mentioned above, transportation-related electronic money is an accounting method that is not subject to printing, so the information regarding transportation-related electronic money does not include tax information regarding transportation-related electronic money.

[0072] The third area for printing accounting methods used, area 25, is the area where the cash-related information is printed as an indication of the accounting method used. The cash-related information includes "¥uuu" as the amount paid in cash. As cash is an accounting method that is not subject to printing as described above, the cash-related information does not include tax indications for cash.

[0073] The change amount printing area 26 is the area where "￥vvv" is printed as the change amount.

[0074] Figure 3 shows another example of a receipt. The accounting method used shall be one of the accounting methods for cash.

[0075] Receipt 3 includes a printed area for the transaction items 31, a printed area for the total amount 32, a printed area for the accounting method used 33, and a printed area for the change amount 34.

[0076] The trading product printing area 31, like the trading product printing area 21, is an area on which information about each trading product is printed. The accounting amount printing area 32, like the accounting amount printing area 22, is an area where information related to the accounting amount is printed. The area 33 for printing the accounting method used is the area where the cash-related information is printed as part of the indication of the accounting method used. The cash-related information includes "¥www" as the amount paid in cash. As cash is an accounting method that is not subject to printing as described above, the cash-related information does not include tax indications for cash. The change amount printing area 26 is the area where "¥xxx" is printed as the change amount.

[0077] (Example of processing) The processing performed by the processing circuit 10 of the POS terminal 1 will be explained. The processing procedure described below is merely an example, and each process may be modified as much as possible. Furthermore, depending on the embodiment, steps in the processing procedure described below may be omitted, replaced, or added as appropriate.

[0078] Figure 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the receipt issuance process by the processing circuit 10.

[0079] The processing circuit 10 processes the registration of a transaction (ACT1). ACT1 may also be processed by the registration processing means 101. In ACT1, for example, the processing circuit 10 obtains product identification information about a product based on reading the product code symbol of the product that has product identification information recorded using the reading device 14. The processing circuit 10 may also obtain product identification information about a product based on a product selection instruction entered using the input device 15. The processing circuit 10 can refer to the product master stored in the product master storage area 121 and process product registration based on the acquired product identification information.

[0080] The processing circuit 10 processes the accounting of the transaction (ACT2) to settle the total amount using one or more accounting methods based on the registration completion instruction. ACT2 may also be processing by the accounting processing means 102. The registration completion instruction is an instruction to terminate product registration. The registration completion instruction is an instruction that can be entered into the POS terminal 1 using the input device 15.

[0081] The processing circuit 10 determines whether the accounting method used is an accounting method that is not intended for printing (ACT3). ACT3 may also be a process performed by a determination means. In ACT3, for example, the processing circuit 10 determines whether the accounting method used is an accounting method that is not intended for printing based on the print settings.

[0082] If the accounting method used is a non-printable accounting method (ACT3, YES), the process transitions from ACT3 to ACT4. If the accounting method used is not a non-printable accounting method (ACT3, NO), the process transitions from ACT3 to ACT5. If the accounting method used is not a non-printable accounting method, the accounting method used is a printable accounting method.

[0083] If the accounting method used is one that is not subject to printing, the processing circuit 10 determines to issue a receipt that does not include tax information for this accounting method (ACT4). ACT4 may also be processed by a determination means.

[0084] If the accounting method used is not one that is not subject to printing, the processing circuit 10 determines to issue a receipt that includes tax information for this accounting method (ACT5). ACT5 may also be processed by a determination means.

[0085] The processing circuit 10 determines whether there are other accounting methods used that are subject to determination in ACT3 (ACT6). ACT6 may also be processed by a determination means. If there are other accounting methods used (ACT6, YES), the process transitions from ACT6 to ACT3. If there are no other accounting methods used (ACT6, NO), the process transitions from ACT6 to ACT7. In this way, the processing circuit 10 determines for each of the one or more accounting methods used whether the accounting method is an accounting method that is not subject to printing.

[0086] The processing circuit 10 issues a receipt based on the transaction information (ACT7). ACT7 may also be processed by the issuing means 104. In ACT7, for example, the processing circuit 10 issues a receipt for each of the one or more accounting methods used, changing whether or not the accounting method used is a non-printable accounting method. If the accounting method used is a non-printable accounting method, the receipt does not include a tax indication for that accounting method. If the accounting method used is not a non-printable accounting method, the receipt includes a tax indication for that accounting method.

[0087] As described above, if the accounting method used is a non-printable accounting method, POS terminal 1 can issue a receipt that does not include tax information for this accounting method. As a result, POS terminal 1 can omit printing tax information on receipts for accounting methods where tax information is not required on receipts due to the invoice system, etc. By omitting the printing of tax information, POS terminal 1 can shorten the length of receipts. Consequently, it is also possible to reduce the amount of paper used.

[0088] As described above, if the accounting method used is not one that is not eligible for printing, POS terminal 1 can issue a receipt that includes tax information for that accounting method. As a result, POS terminal 1 can print tax information on receipts for accounting methods that require tax information to be displayed on receipts in relation to the invoice system, etc.

[0089] Figure 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process of changing print settings by the processing circuit 10.

[0090] The processing circuit 10 acquires the change information entered into the POS terminal 1 (ACT 11). ACT 11 may also be processed by the change means 105. The change information is information for changing the print settings.

[0091] If change information is obtained by the processing circuit 10 (ACT11, YES), the process transitions from ACT11 to ACT12. If change information is not obtained by the processing circuit 10 (ACT11, NO), the processing circuit 10 waits for change information.

[0092] The processing circuit 10 changes the print settings (ACT12) based on the input change information. ACT12 may also be processed by the change means 105.

[0093] As described above, POS terminal 1 can change the print settings based on the entered change information. This allows stores to adjust print settings as needed, depending on whether or not they display tax information for the payment method they use.

[0094] <Other Embodiments> In the embodiments described above, the tax was explained as being a consumption tax, but it is not limited to this. The tax may include various taxes levied on goods. In addition to consumption tax, the tax may also include liquor tax and tobacco tax, etc.

[0095] In the above-described embodiment, it was explained that a store employee performs product registration and payment operations using the POS terminal 1, but the invention is not limited to this. The POS terminal 1 may also be a device that allows customers to perform product registration and payment operations.

[0096] In the above embodiment, POS terminal 1 was described as an example of an accounting device, but the accounting device can be any device that has at least an accounting function and is capable of performing accounting operations. Therefore, the accounting device can be separate from the device that is capable of performing product registration operations, and can also be a device that is capable of performing accounting operations. In this example, the device that is capable of performing product registration operations can be a portable device or a stationary device. The portable device can be a dedicated terminal mounted on a shopping cart, a portable terminal prepared in advance by the store, etc., or a portable terminal owned by the customer.

[0097] Each of the means implemented by the processing circuit 10 described in the above embodiment may be implemented by a server that can communicate with the POS terminal 1. In this case, the server is an example of an accounting device that processes the accounting of transactions.

[0098] Each means implemented by the processing circuit 10 described in the above-described embodiment is not limited to being implemented in a single device such as a POS terminal 1. Each means may be implemented in a distributed manner across multiple devices. In this case, the collection of multiple devices is an example of an accounting system that processes transaction accounting.

[0099] The embodiments described above may be applied to methods performed by the device. The embodiments described above may be applied to a program that can cause the computer of the device to perform each function. The embodiments described above may be applied to a recording medium that stores the program.

[0100] Each of the one or more circuits that make up a processing circuit performs one or more of the multiple processes. If the processing circuit consists of a single circuit, the single circuit performs all of the multiple processes. If the processing circuit consists of multiple circuits, each of the multiple circuits performs some of the multiple processes. Some of the multiple processes may be one of the multiple processes, or two or more of the multiple processes. If the processing circuit consists of multiple circuits, the multiple circuits may be contained in a single device, or they may be distributed across multiple devices.

[0101] The program may be transferred while stored in the device according to the embodiment, or it may be transferred without being stored in the device. In the latter case, the program may be transferred via a network, or it may be transferred while recorded on a recording medium. The recording medium is a non-temporary tangible medium. The recording medium is a computer-readable medium. The recording medium may be any medium that is capable of storing a program and is readable by a computer, such as a CD-ROM or memory card, and its form is not limited.

[0102] While several embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be carried out in a variety of other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and their variations are included in the scope and spirit of the invention, as well as in the claims of the invention and its equivalents.

[0103] Some of the embodiments described above may be expressed as follows: (1) Accounting instruments for processing the accounting of transactions, A determination means for determining whether the accounting method used in the accounting of the aforementioned transaction is a predetermined method, When the accounting method is the predetermined method, an issuing means for issuing a receipt that does not include any tax information regarding the accounting method, An accounting device equipped with the following features. (2) If the accounting method is not the prescribed method, the accounting apparatus according to (1) wherein the issuing means issues a receipt that includes a tax indication regarding the accounting method. (3) The aforementioned tax includes consumption tax, The accounting device described in (1) or (2). (4) The tax information shall include the taxable amount and the tax amount on the taxable amount. The accounting device described in any of (1) to (3). (5) The system further comprises a means for changing the settings according to the predetermined method based on the input change information. The accounting device described in any of (1) through (4). (6) To the computer, Functions for processing transaction accounting, A function to determine whether the accounting method used in the accounting of the aforementioned transaction is a prescribed method, When the aforementioned accounting method is the aforementioned prescribed method, the function includes issuing a receipt that does not include any tax information regarding the aforementioned accounting method, A program that can execute [this action]. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0104] 1...POS terminal, 2...receipt, 3...receipt, 10...processing circuit, 11...main memory, 12...storage, 13...communication circuit, 14...reading device, 15...input device, 16...display device, 17...printing device, 18...change dispenser, 19...connection interface, 21...transaction product printing area, 22...accounting amount printing area, 23...first accounting method used printing area, 24...second accounting method used printing area, 25...third accounting method used printing area, 26...change amount printing area, 31...transaction product printing area, 32...accounting amount printing area, 33...accounting method used printing area, 34...change amount printing area, 101...registration processing means, 102...accounting processing means, 103...determination means, 104...issuance means, 105...change means, 121...product master storage area, 122...transaction information storage area, 123...setting storage area.

Claims

1. Accounting tools for processing the accounting of transactions, A determination means for determining whether the accounting method used in the accounting of the aforementioned transaction is a predetermined method, When the accounting method is the predetermined method, an issuing means for issuing a receipt that does not include any tax information regarding the accounting method, An accounting device equipped with the following features.

2. If the accounting method is not the predetermined method, the issuing means issues a receipt including a tax indication for the accounting method, according to claim 1.

3. The aforementioned taxes include consumption tax. The accounting device according to claim 1.

4. The aforementioned tax information includes the taxable amount and the tax amount on the taxable amount. The accounting device according to claim 1.

5. The system further includes a means for changing the settings of the predetermined method based on the input change information. The accounting device according to claim 1.

6. On the computer, Functions for processing transaction accounting, A function to determine whether the accounting method used in the accounting of the aforementioned transaction is a prescribed method, When the aforementioned accounting method is the aforementioned prescribed method, the function includes issuing a receipt that does not include any tax information regarding the aforementioned accounting method, A program that can execute [this action].

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