Use matching dates and product units for the stock count and till totals. Check deliveries, waste and selling prices before interpreting a difference.
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Open the relevant stocktake
Review the quantities and movements recorded for the period. A missing delivery or incorrect count can change the expected sales figure.
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Enter actual till takings
Use the matching period and product total from the till. Version 0.1 requires this figure to be entered manually.
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Compare expected and actual
The reconciliation shows expected takings, actual till takings and the difference. A shortfall needs investigation; a difference alone does not establish its cause.
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Add an investigation note
Record a useful explanation such as spillage, a counting correction or a promotion. Keep the note open while checks are outstanding.
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Resolve and review trends
Mark the investigation resolved when the checks are complete. Use product and reporting-period analytics to follow stock usage, wastage and recurring differences.