Best invoice software that offers discount?

I'm looking for a clean, easy, simple invoicing software that allows/shows a discount field on the actual invoice. Haven't had any luck yet. Any ideas?

Hello Brad
If you are still looking for a great invoice system then give a try fo http://1clickbusiness.com. I'm not a big computer fan but it is an easy to use system with lots of useful functions, and the prices are so affordable. Give a try if you have some free time

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