BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a block diagram representing one embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 2 is a representation of a check out station, with central clock;

FIG. 3 is a flow chart for accumulating employee data for matching employees with authorized stations and function at such station;

FIG. 3a is a flow chart for cashier identification and authorized position;

FIG. 4 is a flow chart for protecting the payroll check cashing function;

FIG. 5 is a flow chart for non-use protection of a cash register with unauthorized user protection;

FIG. 6 is a flow chart for protecting other than normal commercial functions and use of a cash register; and

FIG. 7 is a flow chart for authorizing the voiding of a tabulation on the cash register.