How do you count change back to a customer?

To count change back to a customer, begin at the purchase’s total amount and work your way up to the amount handed by the customer. This method ensures that you give back the correct change, and it also prevents customers from claiming that they did not receive the correct change.

The best method to count change back is to start by counting the coins needed to make a dollar. Once you have a whole number, count the number of single dollar bills needed to reach a multiple of five. From there, continue adding multiples of five, until you reach the amount handed by the customer.