• A Point of Sale (POS) is a place where a customer pays for goods or services and where sales taxes may be due.

  • A point of sale transaction can be done in person or over the Internet, with receipts generated either in hard copy or electronically. Cloud POS systems are becoming more and more popular among merchants.
  • POS systems are becoming more interactive, especially in the hospitality industry, and allow customers to place orders and make reservations, as well as pay bills electronically.