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Entering Opening Cash at Shift Start

A guide on how to enter the initial cash balance (float) into the register when opening a shift to ensure accurate financial tracking.

September 10, 2026

When opening a shift, it is strictly necessary to record the starting amount of cash currently in the cash drawer. This ensures accurate financial reconciliation at the end of the workday.

  1. After tapping the button to open a shift, the Opening Cash window will automatically appear on the screen.

    📷 Screenshot: Pop-up window prompting the user to enter the opening cash amount during shift start

  2. Use the on-screen numeric keypad to enter the exact amount of cash (float) that is physically present in the cash register at that moment.

    📷 Screenshot: Amount entry field showing the on-screen numeric keypad

  3. Verify that the entered amount is correct, then tap the confirm button.

    📷 Screenshot: Confirm button in the Opening Cash modal

  4. The system will log this initial amount. When you close the shift, this base amount will be separated from your day's cash sales in the Z-report, making cash drawer reconciliation straightforward and accurate.

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