Three GST rates on one bill
Give each category a fixed rate on Prices & categories. A necklace set at 3%, shampoo at 5% and lipstick at 18% print as separate GST rows on one bill.
For cosmetics, beauty and imitation jewellery shops
Billing software for cosmetics and imitation jewellery shops
Which billing software is good for a cosmetics and imitation jewellery shop?
One that handles different GST rates on one bill and many small pieces in shades and designs. In Tap & Bill, give each category its own GST rate (imitation jewellery 3%, shampoo 5%, make-up 18%) and every line gets the right tax; on the Growth or Pro plan, add shades and sizes as colours and sizes with their own barcode labels; and send the bill on WhatsApp. It does not track batches or expiry dates.
What a cosmetics and jewellery counter needs
Hundreds of shades and designs
With Stock & barcodes on (Growth and Pro), a lipstick or bangle design gets its shades as colours and its sizes (2.4, 2.6, 2.8), each with a barcode and stock count.
Small pieces, small tags
Print 38 × 25 mm labels on a label printer, or scan the barcode already printed on branded cosmetics.
Bargaining on jewellery
Mol-Bhav Guard: a lowest price per category or design; a staff bill below it needs your PIN.
She is still choosing earrings
Tap Hold and bill the next customer; open the held bill when she is ready. Up to 10 bills can wait on that phone or computer.
Festival and wedding season
Send offers on WhatsApp to customers who opted in (bulk WhatsApp offers, Growth and Pro).
Example categories to start with
Pick “Other” as the shop type at sign-up and add your categories with default prices and GST rates, or we set them up with you on a demo call. A typical setup:
Included in every plan
- Android app and computer billing
- Category tiles + Quick bill keypad
- Thermal print 58 / 80 mm
- WhatsApp bill PDF from your own phone (automatic sending from Starter)
- UPI QR, split payment, udhaar
- Returns and exchange with credit notes
- GST tax invoice (optional) + GST report
- Daily, weekly, monthly reports
- 14-day free trial
GST on cosmetics and imitation jewellery
| Item | GST since 22 Sep 2025 | How to set it in Tap & Bill |
|---|---|---|
| Imitation jewellery (HSN 7117) | 3% | Category with a fixed 3% rate |
| Shampoo, hair oil, toilet soap, talcum powder | 5% | Category with a fixed 5% rate |
| Make-up, lipstick, skin care (HSN 3304) | 18% | The shop rule: Same rate on everything, 18% |
With MRP prices (“with GST” in the settings), the customer pays the MRP and Tap & Bill takes out the right tax on each line:
| Line | MRP | Rate | GST in the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kundan necklace set | ₹1,250 | 3% | ₹36.41 |
| Oxidised earrings | ₹299 | 3% | ₹8.71 |
| Matte lipstick | ₹499 | 18% | ₹76.12 |
| Shampoo | ₹299 | 5% | ₹14.24 |
| Customer pays | ₹2,347 | ₹135.48 |
The bill prints one GST row per rate: 3% on ₹1,503.88 (CGST ₹22.56 + SGST ₹22.56), 5% on ₹284.76 (₹7.12 + ₹7.12) and 18% on ₹422.88 (₹38.06 + ₹38.06). With one 18% rate on everything, the same ₹2,347 would carry ₹358.02 of GST: the customer pays the same MRP, and the extra ₹222.54 comes out of your margin. Confirm rates and HSN codes with your CA.
Shades, sizes and labels
| Every plan | With Stock & barcodes (Growth and Pro) | |
|---|---|---|
| Shade or size on the bill | Type it on the line (“Shade 02 Rose”, “2.6”); it prints under the item | Picked with the design when you scan or tap it |
| Barcodes | Not needed: tap the category | The brand’s EAN on cosmetics, or your own Code 128 + QR label on jewellery |
| Labels | Not needed | 38 × 25 mm or 50 × 25 mm rolls on a label printer, A4 sheets (65 or 40 a sheet), or your bill printer |
| Stock | No | Pieces per shade and size, stock in, shelf count, running low, dead stock |
When Tap & Bill is not the right fit
- You need batches or expiry dates for cosmetics: not tracked. Check expiry on the shelf yourself.
- You sell gold or silver jewellery by weight, purity, making charges or HUID: not supported. Tap & Bill is for fixed-price pieces in whole numbers.
- You need purchase bills with input tax credit or a supplier ledger: not included.
- You need an iPhone app: Tap & Bill is Android plus any computer or tablet browser.
What your customer and you see
Questions from cosmetics & jewellery shops
What is the GST rate on imitation jewellery?
Imitation jewellery (HSN 7117) carries 3% GST, shown as 1.5% CGST + 1.5% SGST. In Tap & Bill, give the jewellery categories a fixed 3% rate on Prices & categories. Confirm with your CA.
Can one bill have items at 3%, 5% and 18% GST?
Yes. Each category can have its own fixed rate, and the bill shows one GST row per rate with CGST and SGST. Lines typed on Quick bill follow the shop rate, so set that to the rate of most of your items.
Does Tap & Bill track expiry dates of cosmetics?
No. There are no batch or expiry fields. Stock & barcodes counts pieces by shade and size only.
Can I print small barcode labels for jewellery?
Yes, with Stock & barcodes (Growth and Pro): 38 × 25 mm or 50 × 25 mm labels on a TSPL label printer from the Android app, label rolls or A4 sheets from a computer, or your 58 mm bill printer. Each label has a Code 128 barcode and a small QR code.
Can I bill real gold or silver jewellery?
No. There is no weight, purity, making charge or HUID billing, and quantities are whole numbers. Tap & Bill suits imitation, fashion and oxidised jewellery sold at a fixed price.
Do I need stock and barcodes to start?
No. Bill by tapping categories or typing prices on Quick bill from day one, with the right GST rate per category. Switch on Stock & barcodes later on Growth or Pro.
Free demo for your cosmetics or jewellery shop
We call you within one working day and show Tap & Bill on your own items and prices.
- 10-minute demo on phone or video call
- 14-day free trial, no card
- We set up your categories and prices with you
Prefer to talk now? Call +91 73838 34343 or WhatsApp us.