If you prorate by cost, the program determines the additional cost for each item detail by calculating the cost amount cumulatively for each detail, then subtracting the amounts already prorated to previous details. Use this method, for example, to process brokerage fees for shipping and handling. More...
Prorating by Cost on Zero-Amount Receipts
If you post a receipt for a zero amount, and prorate additional costs by cost, the additional costs are apportioned evenly to all items on the receipt.
Note: For non-inventory items, you must choose No Proration.
Using Manual Proration
Select the Prorate Manually to prorate additional costs to receipt details using a formula that does not assign the amounts proportionally.
Example: When you are charged duty on imported items, the amount normally depends on the type of item and is an identifiable cost of purchasing the item.
Select Prorate Manually, double-click the Distribute Proration column to display the Distribute Proration screen, and then enter the amount the you want to allocate to each receipt detail (including allocated tax).
Make sure the prorated amounts equal the total additional cost amount, plus allocated taxes.
Note: You cannot post a receipt if total additional costs and prorated additional costs do not balance.
Tip: You can check the total amount you have manually prorated (from more than one vendor) on the Totals tab.