In this article, we will walk through the steps on how to close your register at the end of the day. Once you click the ‘Close Register’ button the reconciliation process begins.
Please Note: Negative values are not permissible for any count when closing the register, and attempting to input such figures will result in a validation message being displayed, Invalid Quantity
To close a register:
- Navigate to POS > Registers
- Select Enter Register button next to the desired register
- Select the Close Register button
- Enter the cash at the end of the day in the respective fields
- The actual and expected card and check values will be prefilled
- You can enter the check and cash amount that you want to move to your bank account in the respective fields
- If you enter an amount for the cash float for a value larger than the amount of cash in the register, you will be prompted to deposit cash into the register to ensure that you have enough cash on hand.
- Select Deposit Cash
- You will be prompted with the absolute amount you will need to deposit to make your Float and Cash to Bank reconcile
- Confirm deposit
Once you confirm to deposit that amount it will close the register for you.
Closeout Report Fields
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Field |
Description |
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Date/Time |
The date and time the ticket was closed or refunded |
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Ticket # |
The classifying number associated with a ticket. Clicking this link opens the ticket. |
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Type |
Displays the payment method used - cash, credit card, etc. |
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Amount |
The total amount collected |
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Adjustment |
Manual adjustments made, withdrawal, and deposits |
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Closed By |
The name of the staff member who closed the ticket |
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Count |
The amount manually entered when closing the register |
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Over/Short |
Expected Amount in Register - Actual Amount Counted in Register |
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Starting Cash |
Cash counted in the register at the beginning of the day |
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Opening Overage |
Total Opening Cash Expected in Register - Actual Opening Cash Counted by the staff member |
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Closing Cash |
Cash counted in the register at the end of the day. |
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Closing Overage |
Total Closing Cash Expected in Register - Actual Closing Cash Counted in Register |
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Cash Float |
Cash remaining in the register |
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Gift Cards |
Payment received via gift cards |
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Others |
Payment received via other payment methods. |
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Credit Cards Processed |
Payment received via credit cards |
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Credit Cards Overage / Shortage |
Total Credit Cards Expected in Register - Actual Credit Cards Counted in Register |
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Checks Overage / Shortage |
Total Cash Expected in Register - Actual Cash Counted in Register |
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Cash to Bank |
Cash sent to the bank |
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Checks to Bank |
Checks sent to the bank |
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Total Deposit to Bank |
Cash + Checks sent to the bank |
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Notes |
Information entered by the staff member when closing the register. |