Operations · 3 min read
Before you close the register
A short checklist so the close balances and any differences have an explanation.
September 8, 2026
Closing the register is when the day turns into numbers. These checks prevent most discrepancies.
Closing checklist
- Count the cash by denomination.
- Compare card payments with the card terminal report.
- Review transfers and QR payments received.
- Record expenses paid from the register with their receipts.
- Note the reason for any discrepancy.
When something doesn’t balance
A small, repeated difference usually comes from change given or from mixed payments recorded incorrectly. A system that separates payment methods on every sale lets you find the difference in minutes.