Change Calculator: Cash Change Due
This change calculator works out how much change to give back and which bills and coins to use. Type the total of the sale and the amount of cash the customer handed over, then pick US dollars, euros or British pounds. You get the change due and the smallest number of notes and coins that make it, such as one $20, one $5 and three quarters. It is useful for market stalls, bake sales, school fairs, garage sales, small shops and anyone learning to count back change. If the customer gave too little, it shows exactly how much more is owed.
Change Calculator
Enter the price and the cash given to see the change due and the fewest bills and coins to hand back.
How to use the Change Calculator
- Enter the total amount due.
- Enter the cash the customer gave.
- Choose the currency.
- Hand back the change using the bills and coins listed.
Features
- Change due in one step
- Fewest bills and coins breakdown
- US dollar, euro and pound denominations
- Shows the shortfall if cash is too low
- Quick print of the result
- Works on a phone at the counter
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate change?
Subtract the total due from the cash given. If the total is $13.40 and the customer pays $20, the change is $6.60.
What is the best way to count change back?
Start from the total and count up to the amount given, using the smallest bills and coins first. The breakdown here shows the fewest pieces that add up to the change.
Does it work for other currencies?
Yes. Choose US dollars, euros or British pounds and the breakdown uses that currency's notes and coins.
What if the customer pays with exact cash?
The change is zero and the tool says no change is due.
Is the math rounded?
All amounts are handled in cents, so there are no rounding errors from decimals.