<h1>Applying Discount</h1>

There are two ways Discount can be applied on an items in the sales transactions.

#### 1. Discount on "Price List Rate" of an item

In the Item table of transaction, after Price List Rate field, you will find Discount (%) field. Discount Rate applied in this field will be applicable on the Price List Rate of an item.

Before applying Discount (%). 

![Before discount]({{docs_base_url}}/assets/img/articles/Selection_00616c670.png)

After applying Discount (%) under Discount on Price List Rate (%) field.

![After discount]({{docs_base_url}}/assets/img/articles/Selection_007f81dc2.png)
     
You can apply percent discount in all sales and purchase transactions.

#### 2. Discount on Grand Total

In transactions, after Taxes and Charges table, you will find option to enter "Additional Discount Amount". Based on Amount entered in this field, item's Basic Rate and Taxes will be recalculated.

Before applying Additional Discount Amount,

![Discount]({{docs_base_url}}/assets/img/articles/Selection_0085ca13e.png)

After applying Additional Discount Amount.

![Discount Amount]({{docs_base_url}}/assets/img/articles/Selection_010496ae2.png)

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