X and Z reports provide summaries of activity on a particular register during a shift. Both reports include opening/closing drawer amounts, sales/returns totals, and other shift details.
X Report – Mid Day / Mid Shift
The X report is a snapshot of shift details from the beginning of the shift up to the present on that specific register.
Z Report – End of Day / End of Shift
The Z report is a snapshot of what occurred from the beginning of the shift to the end of the shift on that specific register.