– The barcode reader (wand) is passed over the item’s barcode. The barcode is automatically converted into the item number which is read to the computer.
-Using the item number, the computer searches for the item with a corresponding number in the products database
-The record is retrieved and its description and price in the reference file is used for processing sales and a receipt is eventually printed.
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