Do you have experience in collecting customer payments? If so, what type of transactions have you completed?

The interviewer wants assurance that you will be able to handle payments from customers, whether it be cash, card, gift certificates, or even split payments. Talk about your ability to use a point of sale system, give correct change and process payments properly so that the till can be balanced at the end of the day. If you do not have this type of work experience, be sure to express a desire and eagerness to learn.

"I have used a variety of POS Systems, as well as a range of credit and debit card machines. My till counts are never off, and I always double-check the change that I give back when a customer uses cash. In my current job, I am usually the associate who trains any new attendants as well."