First time in Japan and confused by this experience in 7-11

Just landed in Tokyo for the first time. When I was buying something at 7-11 using 4 100¥ coins to pay, the employee scanned my item and then I put the coins directly in the employee's hand, but he reached around the counter and put them in the machine around the front. He then told me to press OK and get my change. I was so embarrassed, and apologized.

So am I supposed to put my coins in the machine to pay? I can't give them to the employee? I can't find anything online about this, and I'd like to avoid any future gaffes, lol.

by QuentaSilmarillion

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