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# Cash Out

> Count the drawer, compare to expected, and settle variance at end of shift.

Cash Out is the process of counting the drawer, comparing it to the expected total, and settling any variance before the shift ends.

## Overview

Cash Out is normally done as part of clock-out but can be triggered independently for handovers, mid-shift float checks, or manager withdrawals.

The expected total = opening float + cash sales - cash refunds - cash withdrawals ± adjustments.

## Run a cash-out

<Frame caption="Cash out">
  <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/dishink/images/staff/cash-out.png" alt="Cash out" />
</Frame>

<Note>
  Cash-out variances feed the staff performance report and inform loss-prevention analysis.
</Note>

## Tips & best practices

<Tip>
  Count by denomination. Grand-total counts hide missing high-value notes that even out against surplus coins.
</Tip>

## Common mistakes

<Warning>
  Do not force a cash-out to match the expected total by "finding" cash. Log the true variance — patterns matter for loss prevention.
</Warning>

## Related pages

* [Clock Out](/staff/clock-out)
* [Batch Invoice Cash Out](/pos/batch-cash-out)
* [Shift Reports](/staff/shift-reports)