When handling a customer's transaction involving money (postage, fees, change), what is most important?

TRANSACTION ACCURACY: When handling money, ACCURACY is most important — carefully calculating charges, processing payment correctly, and giving correct change. Errors affect customers (overcharging/undercharging) and the integrity of fund accountability (clerks are accountable for their cash drawer). Prioritizing speed over accuracy, rounding improperly, or estimating costs all score poorly and create financial discrepancies. The 477 VEA emphasizes accuracy in financial transactions because retail clerks handle money and are accountable for it. Careful, accurate handling of postage, fees, and change protects customers and maintains the financial integrity USPS requires; accuracy with money is a core, valued counter-service competency.