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cash register
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mechanical or electronic device for registering and calculating transactions at a point of sale
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Encyclopedic overview
National cash register from the end of the 19th century, National History Museum, Sofia
A cash register, sometimes called a till or automated money handling system, is a mechanical or electronic device for registering and calculating transactions at a point of sale. It is usually attached to a drawer for storing cash and other valuables. A modern cash register is usually attached to a printer that can print out receipts for record-keeping purposes.
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