When cash has to stay organized, secure, and easy to move around, the first decision for a cash handling mailroom is whether you need a compact locking tray or a full metal drawer. If you run a service counter with frequent cash drops, a portable tray with a locking cover can be enough. If you're at a restaurant or retail POS station, a drawer with coin and media organization may serve you better. That's the choice between the Office Depot Locking Cover Cash Tray and the Toast POS TC200/TC200W Cash Drawer.
Quick verdict
Pick the Office Depot Locking Cover Cash Tray when a simple, portable design matters more than built-in organization. Pick the Toast POS TC200/TC200W Cash Drawer when you're setting up a fixed POS station and want a drawer that keeps different types of valuables separated.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Office Depot Locking Cover Cash Tray | Toast POS TC200/TC200W Cash Drawer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD 32.80 | USD 65.00 |
| Material | Metal | Metal |
| Locking | Key lock | Key lock |
| Condition | New in box | New - Open box |
| Notable extras | Portable carry design | Removable coin compartment, media slot |
Where each product wins
The Office Depot tray wins for someone who wants a lockable, portable tray and doesn't need extra compartments inside. It's a compact choice for a small checkout area.
The Toast drawer wins for a dedicated register station where you want cash, coins, and paper items all in their own places. It pairs naturally with a Toast POS setup.
Product notes
Office Depot Locking Cover Cash Tray 2.25" x 15 7/8 x 11.25" New In Box
The locking cover on this tray lets you secure cash and valuables when you step away, and the portable design makes it convenient to move between a counter and a safe. The tray's dimensions-2.25" x 15 7/8 x 11.25"-give you a compact footprint for tighter checkout areas. For a business that needs a straightforward way to hold cash during a shift, this tray is a practical, low-complexity choice. The main limitation is that its feature set focuses on the lockable, portable tray itself; if you need built-in coin organization or a media slot, you'll want a drawer with those extras.
Toast POS TC200/TC200W Cash Drawer
This drawer earns its keep with a removable coin compartment that speeds up cash counting and an integrated media slot for checks, gift cards, or receipts. It's designed with restaurant, bar, and retail use in mind, so it pairs naturally with a Toast POS station. The key lock adds security while the drawer sits under the counter. The trade-off is that the feature set is built around a fixed POS station, so if your routine involves moving cash around, a portable tray could be handier.
Final choice by use case
If you need to lock cash in a tray that can move with you throughout the day, choose the Office Depot Locking Cover Cash Tray. If you need a full drawer with separate coin and media slots anchored at a POS counter, choose the Toast POS TC200/TC200W Cash Drawer.
