What is an Electronic Cash Register?

An electronic cash register is a business or retail point of sale system which functions as a cash register, credit card reader, and sometimes point of sale computer for calculating taxes and providing information about the stock. - The term cash register is usually used in the context of retail establishments, but it can also be used to refer to similar systems in other contexts. - Newer electronic cash register systems are often equipped with a touch screen interface designed with a modern, intuitive user experience in mind.