Hardware:

• POS Terminal/Computer: The main device where transactions are processed.
• Cash Register: For handling cash payments.
• Barcode Scanner: Used for scanning products.
• Receipt Printer: For printing customer receipts.
• Payment Terminal: For processing card payments (credit/debit).
• Customer Display: Often shows the customer the items being purchased and total.

Software:

• Sales Software: Manages the transaction process, calculates totals, taxes, and generates receipts.
• Inventory Management: Tracks stock levels and updates inventory automatically after each sale.
• Analytics/Reporting: Generates reports on sales performance, inventory, and customer behavior.
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Some systems integrate CRM tools to track customer preferences and sales history.