# How to make a Custom Sale

> Published: 2026-06-16
> Updated: 2026-07-08
> Category: Run
> Canonical: https://finalpos.com/help/make-a-custom-sale

A Custom Sale lets you ring up an item that isn't in your catalog by entering your own name and price. On the station's main screen, select the Custom sale tab, enter a sale name and amount, optionally apply tax, and tap Add to cart. Then take payment as usual.

## Key takeaways

- A Custom Sale rings up an item that isn't in your catalog, with your own name and price.
- Open it from the Custom sale tab on the station's main screen, next to Catalog.
- Enter a Sale name and an Amount using the on-screen keypad.
- Optionally turn on Apply tax and choose a Tax group.
- Tap Add to cart, then take payment like any other sale.

## What is a Custom Sale?

A Custom Sale lets you add an item to the cart that isn't in your product catalog — useful for a one-off charge, a service fee, or anything you ring up by amount rather than by product. You set the name and price yourself, and it's added to the cart like any other item.

## How to make a Custom Sale

1. On the station's main screen, select the **Custom sale** tab (next to **Catalog**).
2. In **Sale name**, enter a name for the item. It defaults to "Custom sale" — change it to something clear like "Service fee" or "Repair."
3. Under **Amount**, enter the price using the on-screen keypad. Use the decimal point for cents, the backspace key to delete a digit, or **Clear** to start over.
4. (Optional) To charge tax on this item, turn on **Apply tax** and choose a **Tax group** from the dropdown.
5. Tap **Add to cart**. The custom sale is added to the cart alongside your other items.
6. Continue to checkout and take payment as usual.

> **Note:** A custom sale behaves like a regular cart item — you can remove it or keep adding items before taking payment.

## Tips

- Give each custom sale a clear, recognizable name so it's easy to identify on receipts and in your reports.
- Leave **Apply tax** off for items that shouldn't be taxed; turn it on and pick the right tax group when tax applies.

## FAQ

**Q: Where is the Custom Sale option?**
A: On the station's main screen, switch from the Catalog tab to the Custom sale tab.

**Q: Do I have to name the sale?**
A: A default name ("Custom sale") is filled in, but a clear, specific name makes receipts and reports easier to read.

**Q: How do I add tax to a custom sale?**
A: Turn on Apply tax and select a Tax group before tapping Add to cart.