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Short, practical guides on counting cash and running a drawer.

November 9, 2026 · 3 min read

The fastest way to count large amounts of cash by hand

Sort it, count in stacks of 25, and band every 100 bills. Here is the simple method that stops you losing count halfway through.

November 9, 2026 · 2 min read

Depositing only cash? You can ignore half the boxes. Here is what to write on each line, with an example.

November 9, 2026 · 3 min read

Count it, work out what should be there, and compare. Here is the simple method, with a worked example and the usual reasons a drawer comes up short.

November 9, 2026 · 3 min read

Most small shops start with $100 to $200, but the right amount depends on what you sell. Here is how to work out yours, and how to split it.

November 9, 2026 · 2 min read

A standard strap holds 100 bills. This table shows what each strap is worth and which band color goes with it.