Cash register makers seek 1% food tax rate, citing extra time needed for 0% rate

Some cash register manufacturers are advocating for a 1% food tax rate instead of a 0% rate, arguing that it would simplify and speed up system updates. They claim the change would reduce the technical burden on retailers required to adjust their point-of-sale systems. The proposal comes amid broader discussions about eliminating the food tax entirely. A 1% rate could serve as a compromise to balance administrative efficiency with tax relief.