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Cash Count & Reconciliation Software

Count your float, record till totals, and let Rundeck calculate the variance automatically. Spot discrepancies instantly and keep a full audit trail.

💵 Float & till entry
📐 Auto variance
📊 Reconciliation history
⚠️ Variance alerts
Cash Count — Evening Shift
Float
$200.00
Till total
$847.50
Variance
-$12.50
Variance detected
Till is $12.50 short of expected total
Counted by Emma W. · 10:15 PMSubmit
How to

Counting cash and reconciling shifts

Follow these steps to record your float, count the till, and track variances across shifts.

1

Open a cash count for your shift

Navigate to Cash Counts from the dashboard and tap 'New count'. Select the shift type (opening, mid-shift, or closing) and the register. The system records who started the count and when, building an audit trail from the very first step.

Start cash count
New cash count
Shift
Opening
Closing
Register
Till 1 — Main
Start count
2

Enter the float amount

Enter the starting float for the register. This is the amount of cash left in the till from the previous shift or set by the manager. Getting the float right is essential — it's the baseline for calculating your variance at the end of the shift.

Enter float
Float amount
$
200.00
Tip: Count notes and coins separately, then enter the total. The float should match the amount left by the previous shift.
3

Enter the till total

At the end of the shift, count all cash in the register and enter the total. You can optionally break it down by denomination (notes and coins) for a more detailed record. The system stores the breakdown alongside the total for full transparency.

Till count
Count by denomination
$50 notes
x4$200
$20 notes
x12$240
$10 notes
x15$150
$5 notes
x18$90
$2 coins
x32$64
$1 coins
x43$43
Till total$847.50
4

System calculates the variance

Rundeck automatically calculates the variance: Till Total minus Float minus Expected Sales equals Variance. A positive variance means you're over, negative means you're short. The system flags any variance beyond your configured threshold (e.g. plus or minus $5).

Variance calculation
Till total
$847.50
Float
$200.00
Cash sales (POS)
$660.00
=Variance
-$12.50
Threshold: ±$5.00 · This variance exceeds your threshold
5

Review reconciliation history

All submitted cash counts are stored in the reconciliation history. Filter by date, location, register, or staff member. Managers can quickly spot patterns — like a specific register that's consistently short — and investigate before it becomes a bigger issue.

Reconciliation history
Recent counts
ClosingEmma W.
Today, 10:15 PM
-$12.50Over threshold
OpeningJames T.
Today, 6:00 AM
+$0.00Balanced
ClosingSarah M.
Yesterday, 9:45 PM
-$2.30Within threshold
OpeningLiam C.
Yesterday, 5:50 AM
+$1.00Within threshold
Tips

Get the most from cash reconciliation

A few ways to keep your cash handling tight and transparent.

💵
Count twice, submit once
Always double-count the till before submitting. A miscount creates a false variance that wastes time investigating.
📐
Set a reasonable threshold
A $5 threshold is common for most hospitality venues. Too tight and every shift flags, too loose and real issues slip through.
🔒
Count in a private area
Always count cash away from customers and out of view. It reduces distractions and improves accuracy.
📝
Add notes for variances
If the till is short, note possible reasons — voided transactions, refunds, or rounding. It helps managers review without guessing.
📊
Review trends weekly
A single $5 variance is normal. But if the same register or staff member is consistently off, it signals a training or process issue.
🔔
Enable variance alerts
Set up notifications so managers are alerted immediately when a variance exceeds the threshold — don't wait until morning to find out.
FAQ

Common questions

How does digital cash counting work?+
Enter the count for each denomination (notes and coins). Rundeck calculates the total and compares it against the expected amount, showing any variance.
Can I view historical cash counts?+
Yes. All cash counts are stored with date, time, who counted, and the variance. You can view trends over time.

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