X/Z Reads

The Terminal X/Z Read screen provides a complete summary of all sales, payments, and reconciliations for the terminal. It is used to monitor performance during the session (X‑Read) and to close the terminal at the end of the day (Z‑Read).

 

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💻 X‑Read (Mid‑Session Check)

📋 Overview

The X‑Read can be run at any time during the session to view a live breakdown of all transactions processed on the terminal. It shows totals for cash, credit cards, funny money, and other tender types.

⚙️ How to Run

  1. Tap or click Z‑Read (used for both X and Z reads).

  2. Review the totals displayed.

  3. Tap or click Cancel to exit when finished.

 

🏁 Z‑Read (End‑of‑Day Reconciliation)

📋 Overview

The Z‑Read is used to close the terminal and complete end‑of‑day reconciliation. It provides a full summary of all departmental sales, floats, and tender differences.

⚙️ How to Run

  1. Tap or click Z‑Read.

  2. Count all notes, coins, funny money, and credit cards.

  3. Enter these totals under each tab.

  4. Verify that all differences show zero (green) in the summary list.

  5. Tap or click Close Terminal to complete the process.

📊 Summary Fields Explained

Starting Float

Displays the opening balance for the terminal, including:

 

  • Float Cash

  • Float Funny Money

  • Total Float

System Tender Count

Shows totals recorded by BoothPoint:

 

  • Total Cash Lifted

  • Total Cash

  • Total Credit Cards

  • Total Funny Money

  • Total Club Credit Cards

  • Total Tender

Absolute Till Read

Compares counted totals against system records:

 

  • Cash Difference

  • Credit Card Difference

  • Funny Money Difference

  • Total Difference

🖨️ Printing the Z‑Read

        

  • Tap or click Simple Print for a concise summary.

  • Tap or click Detailed Print for a full report including all transactions.

 

Tip

Run an X‑Read periodically during busy sessions to monitor sales and ensure accurate reconciliation before closing.

 

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Best Practice

Always confirm that all terminals have completed their Z‑Reads before closing the Back Office terminal to maintain accurate end‑of‑day reporting.