How to open and close a shift and reconcile the cash drawer
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Updated Aug 2026
To keep cash honest, RushFlow works in shifts. A cashier opens a shift with a starting float, sells during it, then closes and counts the drawer. RushFlow compares expected versus counted cash so any difference is visible immediately, and the close is atomic so cash is never double-counted.
Step by step
- Open the shiftAt the start, open a shift and enter the opening cash float in the drawer.
- Sell through the shiftTake sales as normal. Cash, card and other tenders are tracked against this shift.
- Close and countAt the end, close the shift and count the physical cash. RushFlow shows expected vs counted and any variance.
- ReviewThe shift is recorded per cashier, so takings and any shortfalls are attributable and auditable.
Frequently asked questions
Does RushFlow reconcile the cash drawer?
Yes. Open a shift with a float, sell, then close and count — RushFlow compares expected versus counted cash and shows any variance, per cashier.
Can cash be double-counted at close?
No. The shift close is atomic, so takings are counted once and attributed to the correct shift and cashier.
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