- Floating tills: The till stays with the register. Multiple cashiers may log in and out throughout the day.
- Fixed tills: One cashier is assigned to a specific till and lane during their shift.
Pros and Cons
| Workflow | Floating Tills | Fixed Tills |
|---|---|---|
| Till behavior | The till stays with the register while different cashiers log in and out. | One cashier uses a single till during their shift, tied to a specific lane. |
| Cashier usage | Multiple cashiers may share a till during a shift. | Each cashier uses one till per shift. |
| Reporting focus | Reports show session-level activity, not individual cashier actions. | Reports can tie cash activity directly to the assigned cashier. |
| Pros | • Fewer tills are needed. • Easier to swap shifts. • Simpler lane setup. | • Detailed cashier accountability. • Useful for tracking over/short. • More control in high-volume stores. |
| Cons | • Less visibility into individual cashier behavior. • Harder to identify over/short. | • Requires more tills. • Additional setup at shift start/end. |
Choosing a Till Setup
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Each store should choose the till setup that best supports its team size, reporting needs, and workflows.- Floating tills may be a better fit for stores with smaller teams or fewer shifts per day.
- Fixed tills can support higher-volume stores with more lanes, more staff, or frequent shift turnover, where individual accountability is important.
How Till Reports Work
The Till Report provides a snapshot of all cash activity recorded during a till session, including sales, payments, and any over/short differences. You can print the report directly from the POS once a till is closed.- With floating tills, the report shows all activity by session, regardless of which cashier was logged in.
- With fixed tills, one cashier is assigned per till, making it easier to tie report data to that specific person.