Adding Past Transactions to Your Cash Drawer

The Problem

Forgot to log a cash transaction from a few days ago? Maybe you paid a vendor in cash on Tuesday but didn't record it until Friday. You need to add that transaction to the correct day, but will it mess up all your balances?

The Solution

BarSight automatically recalculates your cash drawer balances when you add a historical transaction. Add a transaction from 5 days ago, and every day's balance from then until today updates instantly. No manual math required.

How to Use It

1. Go to Logbook → Cash Drawer
2. Navigate to the past date using the calendar arrows
3. Click Add Transaction
4. Enter the transaction type, amount, and note
5. Click Save

That's it. BarSight recalculates that day's closing balance, then cascades the change forward through every subsequent day automatically.

[SCREENSHOT: Cash drawer calendar view showing navigation arrows and Add Transaction button]

Good to Know

• 30-day limit: You can add transactions up to 30 days in the past
• No future dates: Transactions can only be added for today or earlier
• Float date matters: You can't add transactions before your cash drawer's start date

Pro Tip

If you realize a past transaction was entered with the wrong amount, just edit it. The same automatic recalculation happens for edits and deletions too.

Learn More

For a complete guide to managing your daily cash flow, check out our Cash Drawer Overview article.