Which ways can you charge for time?
| Method | How it bills | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Per minute | Exact minutes at a per-minute rate | Snooker and pool, where every minute counts |
| Per hour | Whole or part hours at an hourly rate | Karaoke and function rooms |
| Blocks | Fixed blocks, rounded up to the next block | Gaming cafes, courts, lanes |
| Per head | Any of the above, times the number of people | Bowling, playlands |
| Fixed slot or pass | A price for a slot or a pass, not metered | Packages and day passes |
What does the same session cost under each method?
Take a table at RM 12.00 an hour, played for 1 hour 47 minutes.
| Method | Working | Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 107 minutes x RM 0.20 | RM 21.40 |
| 30-minute blocks | 4 blocks x RM 6.00 | RM 24.00 |
| Whole hours | 2 hours x RM 12.00 | RM 24.00 |
Per-minute billing is the most precise; blocks are simpler to explain at the counter. Whichever you pick, show the working on the receipt.
What rules prevent arguments at the counter?
- Freeze the rate at the start, so a price change at 9pm does not reprice a session sold at 7pm.
- Do not charge for a pause, such as a group stopping for dinner.
- Set a short grace period before overtime, and say so on the wall.
- Choose between auto-extending in whole blocks or a visible overtime surcharge line.
- Warn staff before time runs out, so they can ask rather than argue.
- Hold deposits as money you owe until the item or booking is settled.
How does Orbit POS charge for time?
Orbit POS Venue puts a clock on any resource: tables, lanes, rooms, stations, courts. It bills per minute, per hour, in blocks, per head, as a fixed slot or as a pass, with rounding and minimum charges you choose. The rate and the overtime rules are frozen when a session starts, pauses are free, resources turn amber before time is up, Malaysian public holiday rates apply by themselves, and the receipt prints the start, end and duration.