Managing cash flow in and out of your cash drawer is simple with CAKE POS. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for logging cash in or out of your register, helping you maintain accurate cash records outside of normal transactions.

Table of Contents

• How Cash In/Out Works
• Steps to Log Cash In or Out
  • Access Register Actions
  • Select the Desired Tab
  • Enter Amount
  • Enter Reason and Submit
  • Verify in Reports

How Cash In/Out Works

To better manage your cash drawer, it's important to understand how the Cash In and Cash Out functions affect your register’s total.

• Cash In: Adds to the total cash for the register it is logged on.
• Cash Out: Subtracts from the total cash for the register it is logged on.

Steps to Log Cash In or Out

1. Access Register Actions

Begin by navigating to the Register Actions menu, where you can perform cash management tasks.

• From the Main Menu, select Register Actions to begin.

2. Select the Desired Tab

Choose the appropriate action based on your cash management needs.

• Select one of the following tabs on the left:
  • Cash In: Add cash to the drawer.
  • Cash Out: Remove cash from the drawer.
  • Assign Drawer: Learn how to assign a drawer.

3.Enter Amount

Enter the amount of cash being added or removed, with an optional tool for accuracy.

• Manually input the cash amount, or use the Abacus icon to open the Cash and Coin Counter.
• If using the counter, input the quantities for each denomination, and the system will calculate the total for you.

4. Enter a Reason and Submit

Record the reason for the transaction, finalize the entry, and save your changes.

• Select a pre-set reason from the available options or enter a custom reason.
• If needed, use the Open Drawer button to access the cash drawer.
• Click Submit to save the Cash In/Out transaction.
• Once submitted:
  • A verification message will appear confirming the action.
  • The cash drawer will open, and you'll receive a printer receipt for the transaction.
  • The information will appear in the Close Cash Report.
  • It will also be logged in the Transactions Report: Cash Log tab.

5. Verify in Reports

Review your cash transactions to ensure they have been accurately logged.

• All Cash In/Out actions are recorded in the Close Cash Report and Transaction Report: Cash Log tab.

Close Cash Report:

Transactions Report:

By following these steps, you can ensure accurate cash management and maintain clear records for your business.

To further enhance your cash management skills, we recommend reading the next article Close Cash Process Guide.