Payment Policy at a 'Cashless' Business
A coffee shop has a prominent sign stating 'Card Payments Only.' When a customer tries to pay for their coffee with a $5 bill, the barista politely declines the cash and points to the sign. The customer argues that since cash is legal tender, the shop is legally obligated to accept it. Is the coffee shop's refusal of the cash payment legally permissible? Explain why or why not, based on the rules governing payment acceptance before a transaction is completed.
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Payment Policy at a 'Cashless' Business