Where should cash be left until change is given?

Where should cash be left until change is given?

• A. On top of the register
• B. In the drawer
• C. On the counter
• D. In the safe

Answer: (A)

During a sale, cash handling should be quick, accurate, and visible to both the cashier and the customer. Leaving cash on top of the register until the change is handed over keeps the money in plain sight, making it easy to count aloud with the customer and verify the amount before giving change. This helps prevent mistakes and supports a clear, trustworthy exchange. Once the change is correct, the cash can be placed into the drawer for the next transaction. Keeping cash in the drawer during the exchange hides it from view and can slow verification. Leaving cash on the counter away from the register creates clutter and increases the risk of misplacing money. Storing cash in the safe is for security at other times (like end-of-shift drops or when not actively handling transactions), not for the moment of making change during a purchase.

During a sale, cash handling should be quick, accurate, and visible to both the cashier and the customer. Leaving cash on top of the register until the change is handed over keeps the money in plain sight, making it easy to count aloud with the customer and verify the amount before giving change. This helps prevent mistakes and supports a clear, trustworthy exchange. Once the change is correct, the cash can be placed into the drawer for the next transaction.

Keeping cash in the drawer during the exchange hides it from view and can slow verification. Leaving cash on the counter away from the register creates clutter and increases the risk of misplacing money. Storing cash in the safe is for security at other times (like end-of-shift drops or when not actively handling transactions), not for the moment of making change during a purchase.