How to Use the Start of Day Feature
The Start of Day feature is an essential tool for ensuring your register's float is accurate and confirmed before processing any sales.
What is the Start of Day Feature?
The "Start of Day" feature ensures that:
- Your register float is counted and confirmed before the first sale.
- Sales cannot be processed until the start-of-day process is completed.
Enabling the Start of Day Feature
To activate this feature:
- Access Configuration:
- Navigate to the Setup menu.
- Select Configuration from the options on the right-hand side.
- Enable the Feature:
- Go to the Point-of-Sale section on the left-hand side.
- Tick the box labeled Use Start of Day.
- Save Changes:
- Press Done to confirm and save your settings.
Using the Start of Day Feature
Once enabled, follow these steps to complete the "Start of Day" process:
1. Access the Start of Day Screen:
- Go to Point-of-Sale and click on the Transactions button.
- Select the Start Session icon.
2. Select Registers:
- A list of cash registers will appear.
- Tick the boxes in the Balance column to choose the registers that will be trading today.
3. Count and Confirm Floats:
- Review the float amount displayed for each register. This amount reflects the float entered during the last end-of-day session.
- Double-click the Starting cash in drawer section for the relevant register and enter the float amount.
- If adjustments are needed:
- Double-click the Starting cash in drawer section for the relevant register.
- Enter the updated float amount.
4. Provide a Reason for Adjustments:
- If the float has changed, you must:
- Enter the reason for the adjustment.
- Press Done to save the changes.
5. Start Processing Transactions:
- Once the float is confirmed, return to the Point-of-Sale screen.
- You are now ready to process transactions.