Cash Registers
Cash Registers allow you to track cash movements for each POS session. Every sale, refund, and payment processed through a register is recorded, making it easy to reconcile cash at the end of a shift.
Unlike previous versions of IsleBooks POS where each user effectively had a single register, the new system supports multiple registers. Users can open, close, and switch between registers depending on their permissions.
Opening a Register
Before using the POS, a register must be opened.
Click the POS button from the top navigation bar or Dashboard.
Select an existing open register, or create a new register.
If opening a new register, choose the business location (if applicable).
Enter the opening Cash in Hand amount.
Open the register.
Once opened, you are taken directly to the POS screen.
Users with access to multiple locations can open registers for different business locations, subject to their permissions.
Multiple Registers
A user can have access to multiple registers.
For example:
Front Counter
Counter 2
Café Register
Restaurant Register
Pharmacy Register
When opening the POS, simply select the register you wish to use.
This provides much greater flexibility than previous versions, where registers were tied directly to individual users.
Register Details
While a register is open, IsleBooks POS records all transactions processed through that register, including:
Cash sales
Card payments
Bank transfers
Cheques
Credit sales
Refunds
Cash in Hand
You can view the current register details at any time from the POS screen by clicking Register Details.
Closing a Register
At the end of the shift:
Click Close Register.
Count the cash and other payment instruments.
Enter the closing amounts for each payment method.
Confirm the register closure.
Closing a register finalizes the session and records the closing balance for reconciliation and reporting.
Register Reports
To review register activity:
Go to:
Reports → Register Reports
The Register Report provides information such as:
Register
Business Location
User
Opening Time
Closing Time
Opening Cash
Closing Cash
Sales by Payment Method
Refunds
Cash Differences (if applicable)
This provides a complete audit trail for every register session.
Best Practices
Always open a register before starting sales.
Verify the opening cash amount before accepting customers.
Close the register at the end of every shift.
Count physical cash before confirming the closing balance.
Use separate registers for different counters or departments whenever possible.