Overview
PDI C-Store Essentials provides two essential payroll reports to help you review employee hours and calculate tax withholdings before processing paychecks:
Timesheet Summary - Shows detailed clock-in/clock-out records with total hours worked
Tax Summary - Displays tax withholdings and employer contributions for each paycheck
How to Access Payroll Reports
Log in to your CStore Essentials Web Account
Open your browser and go to:
https://www.pdicstoreessentials.com/On the top-right corner, click CSE Login.
Enter your login credentials and click Login to access your account.
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2. Navigate to the Payroll Section
On the left side of the screen, click on the Payroll option
Next click on the Reports button to expand the submenu
Select either:
Timesheet Summary - For reviewing employee hours
Tax Summary - For reviewing tax calculations
Understanding the Timesheet Summary Report
Purpose
Review detailed employee work hours including clock-in/clock-out times and daily totals before finalizing payroll.
How to Generate the Report
Step 1: Set Report Parameters
Field | Description | Example |
Report date | Select the date range for the report | 01/01/2026 - 01/02/2026 |
Employee name | Choose specific employee or "All Employees" | All Employees |
Report type | Select "By Day" for daily breakdown | By Day |
Step 2: Run the Report
Click the blue Run Report button
The timesheet will display below the filters
How Time Converts to Decimal Hours
The Total hours column displays time worked in decimal format rather than hours and minutes. This simplifies payroll calculations.
Conversion Formula:
Total Hours (Decimal) = Minutes ÷ 60
Common Conversions:
Time Worked | Minutes | Decimal Hours |
8 hours 0 minutes | 480 minutes | 8.00 hours |
8 hours 15 minutes | 495 minutes | 8.25 hours |
8 hours 30 minutes | 510 minutes | 8.50 hours |
8 hours 45 minutes | 525 minutes | 8.75 hours |
9 hours 0 minutes | 540 minutes | 9.00 hours |
10 hours 45 minutes | 645 minutes | 10.75 hours |
Example from Screenshot:
Day 1: 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM = 8 hours 45 minutes = 8.75 hours
Day 2: 7:55 AM - 6:40 PM = 10 hours 45 minutes = 10.75 hours
Total: 8.75 + 10.75 = 19.50 hours
Report Totals Section
At the bottom of the timesheet, you'll see:
Total: 19.50 + 0.00 + 0.00 = 19.50
What These Numbers Mean:
First Number (19.50): Regular hours worked
Second Number (0.00): Overtime hours (if applicable)
Third Number (0.00): Additional pay adjustments or bonuses
Final Total (19.50): Total compensable hours for the pay period
Employee Signature Section
The timesheet includes a signature line:
I hereby accept that the hours are accurate. _________________________________ (Employee Signature)
Usage:
Print the timesheet using the printer icon (top right)
Have employees review and sign to verify accuracy
Keep signed timesheets for payroll records and compliance
Sample Report Layout:
Report Print Options
Use the icons in the top-right corner:
Icon | Function |
🖨️ Print | Print timesheet for employee signature or filing |
📥 Download | Save as PDF or export for external payroll software |
📋 Copy | Copy report data to clipboard for pasting into spreadsheets |
Understanding the Tax Summary Report
Purpose
Review detailed tax withholdings and employer contributions for each paycheck to ensure accurate tax remittance.
How to Generate the Report
Step 1: Set Report Parameters
Field | Description | Example |
Report date | Select date range for tax period | 01/01/2020 - 01/02/2026 |
Employee name | Choose specific employee or "All Employees" | All Employees |
Step 2: Run the Report
Click the blue Run Report button
The tax summary will display below the filters
The report is divided into two main sections:
1. Tax Withheld on Employee's Behalf (Left Side)
Shows taxes deducted from employee's paycheck:
2. Employer Contributions (Right Side)
Shows taxes employer must pay (not deducted from employee):
Important: Employer contributions are in addition to employee withholdings and must be remitted to tax authorities.
Best Practices
Before Processing Payroll:
✅ Review Timesheet Summary to verify:
All clock-in/clock-out times are accurate
Total hours match expected work schedules
No missing or duplicate time entries
Overtime calculations are correct
✅ Review Tax Summary to verify:
Tax withholding percentages match payroll settings
Gross pay calculations are correct
Net pay amounts are reasonable
Employer contribution amounts are accurate
✅ Get Employee Approval:
Print timesheets for employees to sign
Resolve any discrepancies before finalizing payroll
Keep signed timesheets for compliance records
Toubleshooting FAQ's
Issue: Decimal hours don't match expected time
Issue: Decimal hours don't match expected time
Cause: Misunderstanding of decimal conversion
Solution: Use conversion chart above (e.g., 8:45 = 8.75, not 8.45)
Issue: Timesheet shows 0.00 hours
Issue: Timesheet shows 0.00 hours
Cause: Employee didn't clock in/out properly
Solution: Manually add time entries under Employee Profile → Timesheet.
Issue: Tax calculations seem incorrect
Issue: Tax calculations seem incorrect
Cause: Tax rates not configured properly
Solution: Review Payroll Settings → verify tax percentages match current rates
Issue: Report shows no data
Issue: Report shows no data
Cause: Date range doesn't include work days or selected employee has no hours
Solution: Adjust date range or select "All Employees"