How to reconcile the cash register at a car wash, step by step
A daily cash reconciliation takes ten minutes and protects your business from losses, mistakes and mistrust.
1. Start every shift with a counted float
Count the drawer in front of the cashier and write the amount down. That is your starting cash. Never let two cashiers share one drawer: differences become impossible to trace.
2. Record every movement
Every payment and every cash expense, such as soap, ice or a tip paid out, must be recorded when it happens, not at the end of the day. With Loumi this is automatic because each payment is attached to the open shift.
3. Count, compare and explain
At closing, count the cash and compare it with expected cash: starting cash plus cash sales minus cash expenses. A difference of zero is the goal. If there is a gap, review the tickets and expenses of that shift before blaming anyone, and write a short note.
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