How to Close a Shift Finish or pause register activity for the selected cash drawer. Choose Close Shift. Count the physical cash using the denomination fields. Review Expected Cash, Counted, and the calculated Difference, when your permissions allow those totals. Enter a note if a difference or handoff needs explanation. Enter Leaving Cash—the amount that will remain in the drawer. Review Cash in Hand, then submit the shift close. If permitted, the open-drawer control can be used from the closing screen. Recount before confirming an overage or shortage.