kassakoneista

Kassakoneet, commonly known as cash registers, are specialized electronic or mechanical devices used to record sales transactions. Historically, early cash registers were mechanical, using levers and gears to print receipts and tally totals. The invention of the modern cash register is often attributed to James Ritty in the late 19th century.

The primary function of a kassakone is to calculate the total amount due for a purchase, often including sales tax. It then typically dispenses a printed receipt to the customer and records the sale internally for accounting purposes. More advanced kassakoneet can also track inventory, manage employee sales, and process various payment methods, including credit cards.

In contemporary retail environments, kassakoneet have largely been superseded by point-of-sale (POS) systems. POS systems integrate a cash register with a computer, barcode scanner, and often a credit card terminal, offering a more comprehensive suite of business management tools. Despite this evolution, the fundamental purpose of the kassakone – to facilitate and record commercial transactions – remains a core element of retail operations.