Show Item’s Last/Avg. Purchase Cost in Sales Voucher
Display last and average purchase cost during sales voucher entry in TallyPrime with Pragyantra’s add‑on. Improve pricing decisions, avoid losses, and maximize profit.
Show Item’s Last/Avg. Purchase Cost in Sales Voucher for TallyPrime
View Last or Average Purchase Cost Instantly During Entry for Better Profit Control
Introduction
In any trading or manufacturing business, knowing your purchase cost while selling is the foundation of profitability. However, in standard TallyPrime, the sales entry screen doesn't show you the cost price of the item you are billing. This gap leads to:
- Accidental Losses: Selling an item below its actual cost price due to market fluctuations.
- Shrinking Margins: Inability to calculate the real-time profit margin during a live sale.
- Poor Pricing Decisions: Giving heavy discounts without knowing the "break-even" point of that item.
- Dependency on Reports: Constantly switching to the 'Stock Summary' or 'Purchase Register' to verify costs.
The Show Item’s Last/Avg. Purchase Cost in Sales Voucher Add‑on by Pragyantra solves this by displaying the purchase cost (Last or Average) directly on your sales screen.
What is “Show Last/Avg. Purchase Cost in Sales”?
This add‑on is a custom Tally module that acts as a "Margin Safeguard" within your Sales Voucher. With this add‑on installed, Tally can:
- Dual Cost Visibility: View the Last Purchase Price (recent) or the Average Cost (valuation-based) instantly.
- Live Comparison: Compare your current selling price against the actual cost on the same line.
- Smart Negotiation: Know exactly how much discount you can offer while still remaining profitable.
- Real-time Financial Insight: Transforms a simple invoice screen into a powerful decision-making dashboard.
Why Businesses Need This Add‑on
In a volatile market, purchase prices change daily. If you are selling old stock at current purchase rates or vice-versa, you might be losing money. The Pragyantra Purchase Cost Display Add‑on ensures that cost visibility is integrated into your sales workflow, preventing loss-making transactions before they are saved.
Key Features of the Add‑on
Last Purchase Cost Display
Shows the rate at which you most recently purchased the selected item from any supplier.
Average Cost Visibility
Displays the weighted average cost of your current stock for more accurate margin calculation.
Universal Voucher Integration
Works seamlessly with Standard Sales Vouchers, POS Billing, and GST Invoices.
Prevent Loss-Making Sales
Provides a clear visual reference so the operator never enters a rate lower than the purchase cost.
Lightweight & High Performance
Optimized TDL architecture that fetches cost data instantly without lagging your TallyPrime session.
Business Benefits
- Superior Profit Control: Protect your bottom line by ensuring every sale is profitable.
- Informed Pricing: Adjust your selling rates dynamically based on the latest purchase costs.
- Increased Efficiency: Speeds up the billing process by removing the need to check external cost reports.
- Transparent Operations: Even junior staff can make safe pricing decisions without constant supervision.
Use Cases
- Traders & Wholesalers: Managing fast-moving items where purchase prices fluctuate frequently.
- Retailers: Ensuring that "Sales Promos" or discounts don't dip below the cost price.
- Manufacturers: Understanding the cost impact of raw materials while quoting finished goods prices.
Compatibility
This add‑on works with:
✔ TallyPrime
✔ Tally ERP 9
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Does the purchase cost include taxes (GST)?
The add-on typically shows the Net Taxable Purchase Rate (exclusive of GST) so you can compare it directly with your Taxable Sales Rate for accurate margin tracking.
2. Can I hide this information for certain data entry operators?
Yes. You can control the visibility of this sensitive cost information through Tally’s standard Security Levels, showing it only to authorized managers or owners.
3. Will the purchase cost be visible to my customers on the printed invoice?
Absolutely not. This is an internal reference tool only. It is displayed on the Tally screen during entry but never appears on any printed or exported invoices for customers.
4. How is the "Average Cost" calculated?
It uses the same 'Average Cost' valuation method set in your Stock Item Master in Tally, providing consistency between your reports and the voucher screen.
Stop Guessing Your Profits. Start Controlling Them.
Get instant visibility of your purchase costs directly on the sales screen. Protect your margins and ensure every transaction is profitable with Pragyantra.
👉 Contact Pragyantra today to safeguard your business from loss-making sales.
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It is a Tally add‑on that displays purchase cost during sales entry.
It helps ensure profitable pricing and prevents selling below cost.
Yes. It can display the last purchase cost and/or average cost.
Yes. It works with both TallyPrime and Tally ERP 9.
