Cash drawer — opening float, tracking cash, and closing

The Cash Drawer page tracks cash flow through your till. It records the opening float, all cash sales added automatically, and manual adjustments like petty cash, so you can reconcile at the end of each shift.

Opening the drawer

At the start of each day or shift, click Open Drawer. Enter the opening float — the amount of cash already in the till before any sales are made. This is typically $50–$200 depending on your business.

During the day

Every cash sale processed through the POS is automatically added to the drawer total. You do not need to do anything manually for standard sales.

For non-sale cash movements (e.g. petty cash out, cash tip received, cash refund given), click Add Adjustment. Enter the amount, mark it as In or Out, and add a note describing the reason.

Closing the drawer

At the end of the day, click Close Drawer. The system shows you:

• Expected cash — opening float + all cash sales + adjustments
• Counted cash — enter the physical amount you count in the till
• Difference — the variance between expected and counted

A zero variance means your till balances. A positive or negative difference is recorded with your closing notes for review.

Viewing drawer history

Past drawer sessions are listed below the current session. Click any session to see its full detail — opening float, every cash transaction, adjustments, closing count, and the final variance.