Prism Users Guide - Chapter 2. Basics
2.3 Preferences - Basics

Preferences enable you to configure the Prism interface and workflow to best suit the needs of your business. For example, you can set the tax method to sales tax (default) or VAT. You can set preferences at the Global, Subsidiary, Store, or Workstation level. Preferences are divided into two groups: Global and Node. Global Preferences apply to all subsidiaries and stores. Node Preferences can be configured and applied at the subsidiary, store, or workstation level. Some node preferences are restricted to being defined at the subsidiary or store level.
 
Key Preferences to Review after Joining Server to Enterprise
Here are some key settings to review after joining a server to the enterprise and initializing with data. Note: This is not meant to be a comprehensive list as each retailer's specific needs will differ.
Preferences

• Lookup Method is set to UPC by default. Change if needed (e.g., to ALU).
• Tax Method is set to Sales Tax by default. Change if needed (e.g., to VAT).
• Price Levels are undefined by default. Create price levels if needed.
• Select the tenders to use for Take, Give, Return, etc. in Node Preferences > Transactions > Tenders > Tender Requirements). 
• Configure exchange rates (and currency denominations) in Global Preferences.
• Review Discount Reasons, Fee Types, UDF fields and POS Flags.
• Configure document sequences. Sequences can be set at the Subsidiary, Store or Workstation level. 

Subsidiary Settings
Price Level, Base Currency and Season. Configure Document Sequences if sequences are set at subsidiary level.
Store Settings

• Subsidiary - Make sure the store assigned to the correct subsidiary
• Tax Area
• Price Level
• Document Sequences are set to "1" by default.
• IP Address (if using Send Sale)

For More Information
See the Prism Admin Console Guide for more information.