Exchange Rate Inquiry

This inquiry usually appears via an Actions button, for example the Actions button on the Header tab of the Purchase Order Entry routine. To access this option, the vendor must be from a country foreign to the USA.  

VendorThe vendor from the current purchase order appears.

CurrencyThe type of currency appears. The currency type defaults from the Currency field in the Country file for the selected vendor.

Total Foreign AmountThe total amount of merchandise on the PO appears, calculated in foreign currency. Foreign currency amount equals the domestic amount multiplied by the estimated exchange rate.

Total Domestic AmountThe total domestic amount appears.

Exchange RateThe estimated exchange rate currently specified in the Country Settings appears.