Un sistem in care conturile electronice sunt folosite penrtu a efectua tranzactiile intr-un debuseu cu vanzare cu amanuntul. Sistemele locale EPOS sunt conectate de obicei la un sistem computerizat, astfel incat datele de inventar pot fi tranferate intre magazin si biroul central, permitand automatizarea contabilitatii si reaprovizionarii.
A system whereby electronic tills are used to process customer transactions in a retail outlet. Local EPOS systems are usually connected to a central computer system, so that financial and inventory-related data can be exchanged between the store and head office, allowing automatic accounting and replenishment.