Guide
A good close is boring: the drawer matches the report, the batch matches the deposit and tomorrow starts clean.
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A good close is boring: the drawer matches the report, the batch matches the deposit and tomorrow starts clean.
End-of-day reconciliation is three small checks: cash in the drawer against cash sales, card totals against the batch and tips against what you owe staff. If all three agree, you are done.
The routine matters more than the tool. Close at the same time, in the same order, with the same person so problems stand out.
Count the drawer and compare to the cash total on the report.
Compare card totals to the batch report.
Run tips by employee and pay out per your policy.
Close the batch at your usual time so deposits are predictable.
| Check | Compare | If it does not match |
|---|---|---|
| Cash | Drawer vs report | Recount, then check voids |
| Cards | Batch vs sales | Look for open tabs |
| Tips | Report vs paid | Find unrecorded adjustments |
| Refunds | List vs receipts | Check who approved |
A bar closes tabs at 1:45, counts the drawer, prints the shift report and compares tips by bartender. A one-time difference of a few dollars is noted; the same difference three nights in a row triggers a conversation.
A device or pricing decision looks bigger on paper than it is in practice. Most owners are well served by choosing for their busiest ten minutes, keeping the first setup simple and adding pieces as volume proves the need.
Talk to a person at (305) 384-8391. Describe your counter, your busiest hour and how customers pay, and we will recommend the lightest setup that does the job, with installation and training on site.
Make the close a two-person job on busy days, with one person counting and one reading the report, and have the reader sign. The goal is not suspicion but a second pair of eyes. Keep a short log of any difference with the date, the amount and the likely cause, so a pattern of small shortages is visible before it becomes a habit.
As explained by Merchant Fund Express. Updated 2026.
For a small shop, ten to fifteen minutes once the routine is learned.
Reports can be accessed in the dashboard from a phone or computer.
Recount, check refunds and voids and track the number; a repeated pattern needs attention.
A manager or a trusted lead, with a second person for larger drawers.
Sometimes. We review what you have and tell you what can be reused, what is worth replacing and what you should check in your contract before deciding.
There is no published price list because the right number depends on your volume, card mix and devices. Call for a personal quote and a free rate review.
Call Merchant Fund Express. We install it, train your staff and stay on the line after launch. Ask for a free rate review while you are at it.
