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All operatorsCash handling and close

Count a cash drawer the same way every time

The problem

Drawer counts vary by person, so shortages cannot be traced.

Steps

  1. Count in a set order, largest bills to coins
  2. Count twice, and have a second person verify on close
  3. Write the count on a drawer slip before comparing to the POS
  4. Record any over or short with initials
  5. Never let the person who ran the drawer count it alone

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