Accounting Feature in Menu Tiger

Overview

The Accounting section in Menu Tiger is your centralized hub for tracking your restaurant’s financial performance.

It provides real-time visibility into sales, orders, taxes, discounts, and tips ensuring you have accurate data for reporting, compliance, and decision-making.

How to view my total sales, discounts and other sales data?

  1. Log in to your Menu Tiger dashboard.

  2. In the left-hand menu, scroll down and click Accounting.

    The Accounting page will display your financial summary, including:

    • Total Sales
    • Total Discounts
    • Total Orders
    • Total Tax
    • Total Tip
  3. You can filter results by Store and Date Range using the dropdown menus at the top.

Key Capabilities

With the Accounting feature, you can:

  • Automatically log sales from every transaction—no manual entry needed
  • Categorize orders as Completed, Pending, or Canceled for accurate reporting
  • Calculate taxes based on your settings, with adjustments for refunds or cancellations
  • Record tips from customers and include them in summaries
  • Track discounts applied to each order to measure promotion impact
  • Export reports to Excel or CSV for offline use or third-party tools
  • Reconcile sales with end-of-day reporting

How It Works

1. Order Placement

Every order placed online or in-store is automatically recorded with:

  • Invoice ID
  • Payment Method (Cash, Card, Custom, etc.)
  • Order Status (Pending, Completed, Canceled)
  • Subtotal Amount
  • Discount (if applied)
  • Tax applied or removed
  • Tip amount (if any)
  • Total Amount Charged
  • Date & Time of Transaction

2. Real-Time Data Processing

  • The dashboard updates instantly when an order is submitted.
  • Discounts, taxes, and tips are calculated automatically based on your configured policies.

Why It’s Important

  • Saves time – No manual spreadsheets.
  • Boosts accuracy – Automated, consistent data entry.
  • Improves transparency – Every discount, tip, and tax is recorded.
  • Supports better decisions – Data helps you evaluate pricing and promotions.
  • Ensures compliance – Keeps verifiable records for audits.

How do I download my accounting and sales data?

  1. Go to the Accounting page.
  2. On the top right of the screen, click the Download button.
  3. Select your preferred file format:
    • Excel (.xlsx) – For advanced spreadsheet use
    • CSV (.csv) – For importing into other systems
  4. Your file will download to your device, ready for offline use or further processing.

💡 Tip: Export your accounting report regularly to ensure you have complete financial records stored securely.

Future Plans

We’re working on enhancements like:

  • Integration with QuickBooks, Xero, and other accounting software
  • Graphical analytics (trends, top-selling hours, etc.)
  • Role-based views and export permissions
  • Advanced filters for payment type, discounts, and cancellation reasons

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