Is it possible to use a PC instead of a cash register?

Question

Business Informatics

Hello, I want to open a small store (grocery), I would like to know if it is possible not to buy a specialized cash desk, but to buy only an ordinary PC with a fn, a receipt printer, a barcode scanner, and install the appropriate software on it, approximately - 1c retail.
PS I looked at the characteristics of cash registers (pos systems) and did not see any fundamental differences from the PC, but I would like to clarify

Answer 1

certainly

Answer 2

I have not seen this anywhere. although, if the law does not prohibit ...

Answer 3

yes, sure.

Answer 4

In my region, in "walking distance" stores, there are laptops everywhere instead of a cash register.

Answer 5

Technically, you can use it without problems, but legally there may be problems.

Models of cash registers that are approved for use on the territory of Russia are determined by the State Interdepartmental Expert Commission, and information about them is stored in the State Register of Cash Registers.
Before use, cash registers must be registered with the tax inspection authorities at the location of the company and put for maintenance at the regional cash register technical service center.
The procedure for registration with the tax authorities is stated in Order No. VG-3-14 / 36 of the State Tax Service of the Russian Federation dated June 22, 1995:
To register a cash register, the following documents must be submitted to the tax authority:
Accordingly, if you can meet all the requirements of the tax, you can use the computer as a cash register.

Answer 6

Yes, you can and should, on a regular laptop or even a smartphone, you can even install such a system)