POS software that tracks sales by fractions helps retailers manage inventory accurately

Not all point of sale (POS) software allows you to sell by fractions like 1.75 metres of fabric 1.25kg of rice or 2.2 metres of timber. But in today’s smart retail environment, precision like this can make all the difference.

Here at Surefire Systems, accuracy matters - because it matters in retail. We help our retail partners accurately manage inventory by enabling sales by fractions through our flexible and robust POS for retailers.

In retail, every advantage counts. While on the shop floor the focus is on attention-grabbing displays and wonderful customer service, often it is the back office technology, the systems in place, that facilitate the customer experience. That includes the ability to sell by fractions using the features within our advanced retail management solution.

Not every product comes in neat, whole units. If you run a fabric store, your customers might need 1.5 metres of a fabric. A gourmet food shop might sell 250 grams of aged cheese, or a DIY store might dispense 3.7 litres of a specific paint colour. In these scenarios, traditional point of sale (POS) software that only allow whole-unit sales can be challenging.

Why is fractional selling so crucial?

Fractional selling can eliminate lost sales. Imagine a customer wanting 0.75 of a product, but your system only allows for a full unit. They may walk away, and you've missed a sale. A flexible Point of Sale (POS) software solution, like what we offer at Surefire Systems, captures that revenue, ensuring you cater to the precise needs of your clientele.

Fractional selling reduces waste and improves inventory accuracy. No more rounding up or down and ending up with odd remnants you can't sell. By accurately tracking fractional sales, your inventory figures remain spot-on, leading to more precise reordering and less dead stock taking up valuable shelf space. These are the kinds of store insights that drive better decision-making and profitability.

Beyond operational gains, fractional selling from your POS software enhances the customer experience. Shoppers expect flexibility and convenience. Being able to purchase the exact quantity they need, rather than being forced into predetermined units, shows you understand their requirements.

This level of service is becoming a hallmark of smart retail, as it builds trust and encourages repeat business. For example, a customer buying a specific length of chain for a project will appreciate not having to purchase a whole metre when they only need 80 centimetres.

Fractional selling can reveal new product possibilities. Without the constraint of whole units, you might discover new ways to package and sell your existing stock, or even introduce entirely new product lines that inherently involve fractional measurements. Innovation like this gives you a competitive edge and aligns with modern retail management solutions that support business agility.

If your retail business sells by weight, length, or volume, Surefire Systems can help with a POS for retailers that's capable of handling fractions, accurate, and easy to use. Fractional selling is just one of the powerful features built into our comprehensive retail management solutions platform. Whether you're streamlining operations, reducing waste, or unlocking new sales opportunities, Surefire gives you the tools to stay one step ahead.

If being able to track sales by fractions is important to you, let us show you this and more.

Call us on 1300 724 667 or email us at: sales@surefiresystems.com

Surefire Systems is an Australian based software company that specialises in mid-size retail businesses with 5 or more stores. Our Point of Sale (POS) software is easy to use and robust. Our back office software is powerful with many configuration options. Our Customer Service is tuned to your needs. We help businesses scale with flexible tools built for the demands of smart retail.