The Cash Register feature helps you track the cash drawer at each POS terminal — opening float, cash sales, cash withdrawals, and closing balance. Essential for cash reconciliation at end of shift.
Opening the Register
- Go to POS → the register opens when you open the POS screen
If Cash Register is enabled, you'll see an "Open Register" prompt before you can start selling. - Enter Opening Cash
Count the cash in the drawer and enter the amount. This is your opening float for the shift. - Click Open
The register is now open and you can process sales.
During the Shift
While the register is open, all cash transactions are automatically recorded. You can also:
- Add Cash In — record cash added to the drawer (e.g. from a bank run or petty cash top-up)
- Add Cash Out — record cash removed (e.g. petty cash withdrawals, safe drops)
Closing the Register
- Click "Close Register" from the POS menu or sidebar
- 2Count your actual cash and enter the total in the "Closing Cash" field
- 3The system calculates:
Expected Cash = Opening Cash + Cash Sales + Cash In − Cash Out. If your actual count differs from expected, the system shows the discrepancy (over/short). - 4Add closing notes (optional — explain any discrepancy)
- 5Close the register — generates a Register Report for that session
Cash Denomination Count
For precise cash counting, enable Cash Denomination in settings. When closing the register, you'll see a denomination breakdown table (e.g. $100 × 2, $50 × 3, $10 × 5…). Enter the count for each denomination and the total is calculated automatically — much less prone to counting errors.
