# How surcharge profit settings affect reporting

A surcharge can contain revenue that the business keeps and an amount intended to cover another cost. Profit settings tell RepairNest POS how much of the charge should count as profit.

## Configure profit treatment

1. Open the surcharge.
2. Choose percentage-based or fixed profit treatment.
3. Enter the profit percentage or amount.
4. Review the surcharge value and profit value together.
5. Save the changes.

## Example

If a charge is collected partly to cover a processing or service cost, counting the entire charge as profit may overstate performance. Configure only the portion the business intends to treat as profit.

Surcharge rules, disclosure requirements, and card-network restrictions vary. Confirm legal and processor requirements before charging customers.