I worked at a convenience store many years ago. The EBT machine did not work so we could not process EBT cards.
Every single person who tried to buy something with their EBT card paid cash instead.
I did not have a single customer leave their items and walk out.
For what it’s worth.
I’ve noticed a few convenience stores near me which have had ‘EBT machine out of order” signs taped up for a few years now. LOL!