EBT, Bottle Deposits and Tax Rates: Grocery Checkout Details Your POS Should Handle

StoreLIVE! by Good's Technology Services

Sep 30

2 min read

Shopper holding a wire basket with a glass bottle, lemon and avocado in a grocery store produce aisle

A single grocery transaction can include taxable and non-taxable items, a bottle deposit, a bag of produce sold by weight and an EBT card. Your POS has to get every one of those details right, every time. For the full picture, see our grocery store POS system checklist.

Grocery POS: EBT and Food Stamp Payments

Stores that accept SNAP benefits need a POS that takes EBT payments alongside cash, cards and gift cards. StoreLIVE! supports food stamps and EBT as a payment type. Store authorization and eligible items are governed by the USDA's SNAP program, so check current program rules for your store.

Bottle deposits

In states with container deposit laws, the deposit is charged on eligible drinks and refunded on returns. StoreLIVE! includes bottle deposit handling at checkout.

Multiple tax rates in one basket

Groceries, prepared foods and general merchandise are often taxed at different rates. StoreLIVE! supports multiple tax rates, so each item is taxed correctly, and tax information can be sent to QuickBooks. Rates vary by state and locality, so confirm them with your accountant.

Mixed and split payments

Cash, with an optional midpoint rounding setting
Checks
Integrated credit card processing
Gift cards
Customer charge accounts
Contactless payments with compatible terminals

A clear customer-facing display

A detailed customer-facing display shows shoppers each item and price as it's rung up, which builds trust and heads off questions at the register.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use my own credit card processor?

StoreLIVE! works best with select processors. If you already have one, we'll check compatibility and help with setup where possible.

Does StoreLIVE! support self-checkout?

Yes. Self-checkout is one of StoreLIVE!'s supported checkout options. Contact us to talk through the hardware.

Walk through a real basket

Schedule a StoreLIVE! demo and we'll ring up a typical basket from your store, including EBT, deposits and weighed items. See every checkout option on the StoreLIVE! features page.