Receipt Generator
Build an itemized receipt with tax and payment details, then print or save it as a PDF. Everything stays in your browser.
| Item | Qty | Price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
How to use this tool
- Enter your business name, receipt number, and date (today is pre-filled) — add your logo if you have one.
- Add items with quantity and price, and untick Tax for exempt items — discount, tax, shipping, and totals calculate automatically.
- Optionally record the payment method and amount paid to show change or balance due.
- Print or save the finished receipt as a PDF, and save a draft on your device to reuse the setup next time.
How it works
Line amounts round to cents before summing. The discount reduces taxable and exempt items proportionally; tax applies to the remaining taxable amount, and shipping is added afterward. If you enter an amount paid, the tool shows change when overpaid or balance due when underpaid.
A receipt documents a completed payment — keep a copy for your records and give one to the customer. For requesting payment before it's made, use the Invoice Generator instead: many small businesses send an invoice first, then issue a receipt from the same details once it's paid.
To make a receipt for a simple sale: business name, today's date, one line item with the price, the payment method, and the total. That's a complete, valid receipt — everything else (logo, discount, customer name, receipt numbering) is optional polish this tool adds when you need it.
Frequently asked questions
What should a receipt include?
Business name, date, a receipt number, itemized purchases with prices, tax, the total, and the payment method. Adding your address and a return policy is good practice for retail.
Receipt vs invoice — which do I need?
Use an invoice to request payment, and a receipt to confirm payment happened. Many small businesses issue an invoice first, then a receipt once it's paid.
Can I use this for cash sales?
Yes — choose Cash as the payment method and enter the amount tendered; the receipt will show the change due.