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# coreSTORE - Sales: Quick Steps for Opening and Closing a Register


Opening and closing the register establishes a clear starting and ending point for the day's cash flow. This allows you to physically count the cash in the drawer and compare it to the sales recorded electronically. Any discrepancies can be identified and investigated, helping to prevent many reporting issues.


1. From the CoreSTORE Dashboard. Click on  Start a New Sale
![Step 1 screenshot](https://coreware-screenshots.s3.amazonaws.com/coreSTORE_-_Sales_Quick_Steps_for_Opening_and_Closing_a_Register_1.png)


2. Add the Denominations or the Total Opening amount
![Step 2 screenshot](https://coreware-screenshots.s3.amazonaws.com/coreSTORE_-_Sales_Quick_Steps_for_Opening_and_Closing_a_Register_2.png)


3. coreSTORE Can Directly Connect to Your Cash Drawer to Easily Add or Subtract Cash
![Step 3 screenshot](https://coreware-screenshots.s3.amazonaws.com/coreSTORE_-_Sales_Quick_Steps_for_Opening_and_Closing_a_Register_3.png)


4. Click on Save
![Step 4 screenshot](https://coreware-screenshots.s3.amazonaws.com/coreSTORE_-_Sales_Quick_Steps_for_Opening_and_Closing_a_Register_4.png)


5. Your Register is Now Open!
![Step 5 screenshot](https://coreware-screenshots.s3.amazonaws.com/coreSTORE_-_Sales_Quick_Steps_for_Opening_and_Closing_a_Register_5.png)


6. To Close the Register, Click on the ...
![Step 6 screenshot](https://coreware-screenshots.s3.amazonaws.com/coreSTORE_-_Sales_Quick_Steps_for_Opening_and_Closing_a_Register_6.png)


7. Click on Close Register
![Step 7 screenshot](https://coreware-screenshots.s3.amazonaws.com/coreSTORE_-_Sales_Quick_Steps_for_Opening_and_Closing_a_Register_7.png)


8. Count the Denominations

After closing the register, count the cash by denomination (or verify the total amount). The system will automatically calculate the opening amount, sales figures, and any cash added or removed during the day.

![Step 8 screenshot](https://coreware-screenshots.s3.amazonaws.com/coreSTORE_-_Sales_Quick_Steps_for_Opening_and_Closing_a_Register_8.png)


9. Click on Submit
![Step 9 screenshot](https://coreware-screenshots.s3.amazonaws.com/coreSTORE_-_Sales_Quick_Steps_for_Opening_and_Closing_a_Register_9.png)


10. Register Log Report

Closing the register automatically generates a register log report. You can access it later from the Reporting screen > Register Logs.

![Step 10 screenshot](https://coreware-screenshots.s3.amazonaws.com/coreSTORE_-_Sales_Quick_Steps_for_Opening_and_Closing_a_Register_10.png)