How to use the cash counter
- Count each bill and coin separately and type how many you have. The amounts and total update as you type.
- Count wrapped rolls in the “Rolled coins” rows, so you don’t have to open them.
- Enter your starting float to see the cash above it, the amount to deposit.
- Enter the expected cash from your register report to see whether the drawer is over or short.
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How much is in a roll of coins?
| Roll | Coins | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Quarters | 40 | $10.00 |
| Dimes | 50 | $5.00 |
| Nickels | 40 | $2.00 |
| Pennies | 50 | $0.50 |
Working out the expected cash
The cash that should be in the drawer is the starting float, plus cash sales, minus cash refunds and any cash paid out during the day. Only the cash part of split payments counts. Our step-by-step guide to balancing a cash drawer walks through it, and your register’s Z report gives you the cash sales figure.
Prefer paper?
Print our free cash drawer count sheet: the same steps on one page, with room to sign.
Frequently asked questions
How do I count a cash drawer?
Count each denomination separately, multiply by its value, and add them up. Then compare the total with what should be there: the starting float plus cash sales, minus cash refunds and payouts.
How much is a roll of quarters?
$10 (40 quarters). A roll of dimes is $5 (50 dimes), nickels $2 (40 nickels), and pennies 50¢ (50 pennies).
Is my count saved?
Only in this browser, so a refresh doesn’t lose it. Nothing is sent to our servers.